– Injuries reported after July 4 fireworks mishap in stadium
– Multiple people hurt in July 4 fireworks incident at stadium.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
A number of individuals sustained injuries when fireworks malfunctioned and struck spectators inside a football stadium during a Independence Day event in Utah, as per authorities.
The incident took place during the commencement of the Stadium of Fire festivities at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, which serves as the home football stadium for Brigham Young University, as reported by KUTV-TV.
The precise count and severity of the injuries at the yearly holiday celebration were not immediately disclosed, stated Provo Police Department spokesperson Janna-Lee Holland.
Footage shared on social media exhibits individual fireworks veering off course from the cluster launched into the sky above the field and landing among rows of attendees seated in the stands at the open-air venue.
Following a brief pause, the BYU Police Department granted permission for organisers to proceed with the event, which showcased a performance by the Jonas Brothers, according to KUTV.
Requests for more details from The Associated Press via email to the Provo Police Department and BYU have not yet received responses.
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– Multiple injuries reported after July fireworks malfunction
– Injuries reported after July fireworks malfunction in stadium.