Seven-Year-Old Severely Injured by Illegal Firework in BerlinSun 28th Dec, 2025A seven-year-old boy in Berlin narrowly survived a life-threatening incident when an illegal explosive device, known as a 'shell bomb', detonated directly in front of him during New Year celebrations. On New Year's Eve, the boy was outside with his family, as is traditional in many neighborhoods, to observe the fireworks display. The blast resulted in severe injuries, extensive blood loss, and immediate life-threatening trauma. This incident was one of several severe firework-related injuries in Berlin during the same holiday period. Medical experts and victims' families are calling for stricter enforcement of regulations and heightened public awareness regarding the dangers of illegal fireworks.

Source: The Munich Eye December 28, 2025 17:11 UTC