A fireworks display at a popular fair in the western German city of Düsseldorf went wrong late Friday, leaving at least 19 people injured, including four seriously, according to German authorities.
The incident occurred during the Rheinkirmes festival along the banks of the Rhine river. Firefighters and emergency responders rushed to the scene after fireworks reportedly exploded close to the ground, as shown in footage from the site.
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Among the injured was a child, German news agency DPA reported.
Düsseldorf fire services confirmed that police have launched an investigation into the cause of the malfunction.
The 10-day Rheinkirmes fair, held annually on the left bank of the Rhine opposite the city’s old town, includes amusement rides, drone displays, fireworks shows, and other attractions managed by hundreds of staff.