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California fireworks display collapse injures 28 | |
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At least 28 people were hurt when a California fireworks display collapsed, sending pyrotechnics into the crowd. | |
The closest of 10,000 attendees at an Independence Day celebration in Simi Valley were sitting 900ft (275m) away from the fireworks as they exploded. | The closest of 10,000 attendees at an Independence Day celebration in Simi Valley were sitting 900ft (275m) away from the fireworks as they exploded. |
Spectators fled as explosions shot along the ground after the wooden platform holding the display gave way. | Spectators fled as explosions shot along the ground after the wooden platform holding the display gave way. |
Four people remain in hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries, including a police officer. | Four people remain in hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries, including a police officer. |
Officials say they are still investigating the cause of the platform's collapse on Thursday evening, but there is no indication of foul play. | |
Simi Valley, the home of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, has held an Independence Day fireworks display for 43 years. | |
The pyrotechnics show has been run for the last two years by the same firm. | |
"There was a big boom. Everybody started running down the street. People were screaming," resident Justice Allen told the Los Angeles Times. | |
"Everybody was just terrified. People hid in bushes." | "Everybody was just terrified. People hid in bushes." |
A police officer was left with a shrapnel tear through his clothing and minor injuries to his back. | |
Many people were treated for their injuries at a triage area set up in the park. | Many people were treated for their injuries at a triage area set up in the park. |