A young boy has suffered serious injuries after a firework-related incident in Buncrana tonight.
The victim, who has been hospitalised, is believed to have sustained wounds as a firework went off.
The alarming incident, which saw the victim suffer injuries to his hands and face, occurred around 7.00pm in the Marian Park area of the town.
Gardaí and other emergency service personnel were dispatched to the scene and a person has been taken to hospital for treatment.
A spokesperson for the Garda Press Office said Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene shortly after 7:00pm following reports that a child had sustained serious injuries in an incident involving a firework.
“The child was taken to hospital for treatment. Enquiries are ongoing,” they said.
The incident comes in the wake of a warning by local Gardaí about the dangers posed by fireworks.
“Parents, please ensure that you know where your kids are and conduct regular searches of their bags for fireworks,” Garda Grainne Doherty had said.
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“Talk to your kids about the dangers associated with fireworks as many people sustain horrific burn related injuries at this time of year.”
More to follow . . .