The accident in the Netherlands took place long before the New Year celebrations around 11.30 and another 11-year-old boy was injured. The circumstances of what happened are quite unclear. The mayor of Haaksbergen has already expressed his condolences to the relatives of the deceased. “My thoughts are with the people who are now completely overwhelmed. That’s the worst thing that can happen to you, “Rob Welten told RTV Oost, a regional broadcaster.
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Locals at RTV Oost said they were surprised by a strong bang at noon. On the street where the drama took place, some neighbors hold small parties every year.
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In the Netherlands, firecrackers are virtually banned throughout the country on New Year’s Eve. The government had banned it for the second year in a row to avoid placing an additional burden on hospitals in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. In 2019, more than 1,300 people had to be treated for fireworks injuries. In 2020, the number fell by 70 percent due to the ban.
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The accident in Germany, on the other hand, took place shortly after midnight. Both 37- and 39-year-old men celebrated the Old Year with ten people. Shortly after midnight, according to eyewitnesses, they had separated from the rest of the group. Suddenly a very strong bang sounded, and the two were seriously injured on the ground.
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The 37-year-old man died despite attempts to resuscitate him, while another 39-year-old man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. A police spokesman suspected early Saturday morning that a homemade firecracker might have been used in the fireworks. The criminal police has launched an investigation.
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In Germany, for the second year before the New Year celebrations, the sale of pyrotechnics is banned, so many people go to Poland, the Netherlands and Belgium to buy it. Many German municipalities have designated places where the use of pyrotechnics is prohibited, but there is no general ban on fireworks.
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Why I’m not into fireworks. Iecava. pic.twitter.com/HULQCjFcHV
– Normal (@dans_LV) December 31, 2021
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