Fireworks mishap leaves person with severe injuries in Niagara County

PENDLETON, N.Y. — One person was rushed to the hospital with severe injuries after handling fireworks on Independence Day.

The incident happened shortly past 7 p.m. Friday on the 4900 block of Tonawanda Creek Road in the Town of Pendleton. The report called into the Niagara County Communications Center concerned a male who was severely injured.

First responders said the person had severe injuries to his hand. He also had injuries to his chest and abdomen…

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