At an Independence Day event at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah, a malfunction caused fireworks to be launched into the crowd, injuring several spectators.
“We are pleased to report that the incident occurred during a 911 call,” said Janna Lee Holland, spokeswoman for the Provo Police Department. KUTV Something went wrong at the fireworks display, causing a firework to crash into the stands. The exact number and severity of injuries are not yet known. (Related article: Blue City to pay more than $21 million to residents displaced by fireworks failure: Report)
🚨#breaking news: Multiple fireworks reportedly malfunctioned and went into the crowd during the Fourth of July opening ceremony, injuring multiple people.
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Video footage from the event circulated on social media showed multiple fireworks shooting into the arena's performers and spectators. Some of the injured were taken to a local hospital for treatment, according to KUTV. The event was temporarily halted while emergency personnel responded.
After a thorough assessment of the situation, Brigham Young University Police determined the event could continue following the incident.
