A TEENAGER was killed by fireworks in a New Year’s tragedy.
The ambulance desperately tried to resuscitate the young man, but without success.
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14-year-old boy dies in Rotterdam after being injured by fireworks Credit: Rex
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A teenager was seriously injured after fireworks allegedly exploded in his hands Credit: Rex
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Police are still trying to figure out what happened Credit: Rex
It is still not clear exactly what happened, but Dutch authorities have confirmed the death of a teenager after fireworks exploded in his hands in Rotterdam.
The boy died tonight around 8:30 p.m.
He was reportedly found on a tram track.
It is unclear whether he lit the fireworks himself or failed.
Witnesses are still being questioned, and the police are working to determine the circumstances of the death.
A police spokesman said: “A 14-year-old boy from Rotterdam died at around 8.30pm after being seriously injured by fireworks on the Watergeusstraat in Rotterdam.
“Unfortunately, resuscitation was no longer possible.
“We wish his family a lot of strength.
“The police are investigating.
[The investigation] must be careful.”
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The boy was found on the tram with serious injuries Credit: Rex
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It is currently unclear if he set off the fireworks himself Credit: Rex
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