Fireworks Explosion Injures Man in New Belgrade

Fireworks exploded on Mihaila Pupina Boulevard in New Belgrade on Friday evening. According to the available information, the incident occurred at around 8.09 p.m. A 30-year-old man was injured in the blast.

The injured man, according to emergency services, suffered serious injuries to his upper limbs. An ambulance crew transported him to the Emergency Centre, where he received medical care. The circumstances in which the fireworks went off are not yet known to the public, and there has been no announcement that an official inquiry has been opened.

In line with standard practice when reporting on accidents, the identity of the injured man is not being disclosed. He is referred to here only as a 30-year-old man. No official statement on the cause of the explosion had been issued by the time this text was published, so the reported details are relayed with appropriate caution.

What kind of night was it for emergency crews?

It was a busy night for Belgrade’s emergency medical service. According to the service’s figures, a total of 116 calls were logged. Most interventions involved patients with chronic conditions, asthma sufferers and people with heart problems.

Apart from the explosion in New Belgrade, crews also responded to three traffic accidents that same night. In those accidents, according to the available information, no one was seriously injured. The number of calls shows just how demanding the work of dispatchers and field crews was during a single shift.

A high call volume is not unusual for a large urban area, but every serious incident puts additional strain on resources. Field teams give priority to patients whose lives are at risk, while less urgent cases are handled in order.

What is known about fireworks as a cause of injury?

Fireworks, when mishandled or when they malfunction, can cause serious injuries. Injuries to the hands and arms are among the most common in such cases, because those parts of the body are closest to the point of the blast. It was precisely the upper limbs that were affected in the case of the injured man in New Belgrade.

Doctors and emergency services have warned for years about the risks of careless use of fireworks, especially outside controlled conditions. Without an official finding, it is not possible to say whether this case involved a faulty device, carelessness or something else.

For now, it remains to wait for any statement from the authorities on how the explosion occurred and on the condition of the injured man. As long as the cause has not been established, any conclusion would be premature.

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