Two teenagers in Scarborough suffered from firework injuries yesterday evening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
One had injuries to his face, and the other had injuries to his hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is believed that both casualties, aged 18, were holding the fireworks at the time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police in Scarborough were called at around 7:15pm on 5 November to reports that a person had been injured by a firework on the foreshore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
On attendance it became clear that there were two casualties, and the beach was cleared in anticipation of the air ambulance landing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, both were taken from the scene by land ambulance and the beach was reopened. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Enquiries are ongoing and North Yorkshire Police are encouraging anyone who was present at the scene to get in touch if they have not already spoken to the police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To do so, call 101 and pass information to the Force Control Room quoting reference 12250209389.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This serves as a reminder to be safe and vigilant on Bonfire Night, especially around fireworks. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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