Fireworks display malfunctions after Woo Sox game injures two employees

A fireworks display at Polar Park in Worcester was halted on Friday night after two employees were injured during the show.

The incident occurred when several fireworks launched horizontally instead of vertically, prompting technicians to activate a safety switch to stop the display.

The fireworks show, which took place after the Woo Sox game, was under the supervision of the Worcester Fire Department and ballpark personnel, ensuring that no one other than the fireworks operators was near the launch site…

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