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Several injured after fireworks incident in Cumberland

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Three adults and four children were taken to Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children's Hospital to be treated for minor burns. State Fire Marshal Tim McLaughlin said it appeared a 3-inch shell did not explode in the air. He said the shell then hit the ground, then bounced and hit several people.

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NBC Boston

7 People Injured After Firework Misfires into Crowd in Cumberland, RI

Three adults and four children were sent to the hospital after a firework misfired during a town festival in Cumberland, Rhode Island on Saturday. A firework fired directly into a crowd of people during the packed festival at around 10 p.m. Members of the crowd say they noticed when they heard a strange popping noise and smelled smoke. “There was…

2 years ago·Boston, United States

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Boston.com

4 children, 3 adults injured in Rhode Island fireworks incident

Several people, including 4 children, were injured in an incident involving fireworks in Rhode Island Saturday night. More on Boston.com.

2 years ago·Boston, United States

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WPRI 12

Several injured after fireworks incident in Cumberland

CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WPRI) -- Several people were injured Saturday night after a fireworks accident in Cumberland.According to State Fire Marshal Tim McLaughlin, the incident happened around 10:30 p.m. at the CumberlandFest when it appeared a 3-inch shell did not explode in the air.He said the shell then hit the ground, then bounced and hit several people.In all, three adults and four children were taken to Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Childre…

2 years ago·East Providence, United States

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ABC6

7 people hospitalized after firework incident at CumberlandFest

CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WLNE) — The Cumberland Fire Department said seven people were taken to the hospital after a fireworks display malfunction at a festival Saturday night.The incident happened during CumberlandFest at Diamond Hill Park just after 10 p.m.Fire Chief Nicholas Anderson said the incident was part of the professional display. While the show was happening, “a single projectile from the display malfunctioned and did not travel on its int…

2 years ago

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