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Firework malfunction injures 19 at Düsseldorf Festival

19 July 2025 20:55 (UTC+04:00)
Firework malfunction injures 19 at Düsseldorf Festival

A fireworks malfunction during a traditional fair in Düsseldorf left 19 people injured after a pyrotechnic device misfired and exploded among the crowd, Azernews reports, citing TASS.

The incident occurred on the evening of July 18 during the Rheinkirmes, one of Germany’s largest folk festivals, held annually along the banks of the Rhine River.

According to initial reports, the firework flew in the wrong direction and detonated among spectators. Four people sustained serious injuries, and several others were hospitalized.

The Rheinkirmes draws around four million visitors each year and is a major cultural event in Düsseldorf.

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