Boy Injured in Fireworks Incident Ahead of Danish Legal Firing Window

A 12-year-old boy suffered serious injuries in a fireworks accident on Saturday. The incident highlights strict rules for private fireworks in Denmark. Private citizens may only light fireworks on December 31 and January 1.

Police received a report of fireworks at 8:27 PM in Solbjerg. The town lies south of Aarhus. Duty officer Thomas Green from East Jutland Police confirmed the accident. He told media outlet Ekstra Bladet that the injuries are serious. However, the injuries are not life-threatening.

The boy remained conscious following the incident. An emergency helicopter flew him to Odense University Hospital. Police are currently investigating the case, as reported by DR.