A 9-year-old child from Giurgiu was injured after a firecracker exploded in his hand

A 9-year-old child from Cosoba, Giurgiu County, was injured on Sunday, November 15, after a firecracker exploded in his hand. As a result of the explosion, the minor lost two fingers on his left hand and suffered facial injuries. The incident occurred on a street in the locality while several children were playing with pyrotechnic materials.

Police officers from Rural Police Section No. 3 Bolintin-Vale were alerted via a 112 call at around 2:00 p.m. According to initial checks, the child had reportedly picked up a firecracker from the ground that had not exploded and tried to relight it. At that moment, the pyrotechnic material exploded.

A medical crew intervened at the scene and transported the child to a hospital in Bucharest for specialized medical care.

Police have opened a criminal case for negligent bodily harm and the unauthorized use of pyrotechnic articles. Investigations are continuing to establish all the circumstances of the incident.