Minor killed by firecracker explosion, 4 others injured

By January 9, 2023Inside News

A nine-year-old boy died in Mangaldan town while his four friends around him sustained serious injuries on New Year’s Day after an unexploded firecracker that he picked up and placed inside a plastic bottle exploded on his face.

The boy, King Emanuel Castillo was rushed to the hospital, but expired soon after.

Police investigation reveals the victim along with other minors were picking up unexploded and unlit firecrackers in Barangay Guiguilonen and kept these in an empty plastic bottle.

After the initial explosion, the other collected firecracker inside the plastic bottle exploded instantaneously hitting the other boys near Castillo.

Other injured minors were Arden James Revilla, 13, John Rey de Guzman, 13, Joshua Bautista, 13, and Kendrick dela Cruz, 15. Their families reside in the same area.

Police again reminded parents to watch activities of their children particularly days after the revelry when children are in search of unexploded firecrackers they could light themselves.  (Ahikam Pasion)

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