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| Four hurt as Blandford fireworks go off accidentally | Four hurt as Blandford fireworks go off accidentally |
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| Four people were injured when fireworks at an organised public display were accidentally set off into a crowd. | Four people were injured when fireworks at an organised public display were accidentally set off into a crowd. |
| Police were called to the incident at the Yuletide Festival in Market Square, Blandford Forum, Dorset, on Wednesday. | Police were called to the incident at the Yuletide Festival in Market Square, Blandford Forum, Dorset, on Wednesday. |
| A box of fireworks discharged "incorrectly", according to police. Most hit a nearby wall but up to six went directly into the crowd. | |
| The casualties suffered minor burns and eye injuries and were treated at the scene. No-one was seriously hurt. | The casualties suffered minor burns and eye injuries and were treated at the scene. No-one was seriously hurt. |
| The fireworks have been recovered and the incident is being investigated by Dorset Police, Trading Standards and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). | The fireworks have been recovered and the incident is being investigated by Dorset Police, Trading Standards and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). |