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Man severely injured in East Moline firework incident
By Brian Weckerly,
2 days agoA 41-year-old man was severely injured when a firework exploded.
According to a release from the Rock Island County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a home in the 16000 block of Route 84 North in East Moline September 12 at approximately 2:30 p.m. for reports of a firework incident resulting in severe injuries. The victim was severely injured when a firework he was holding exploded. The man suffered traumatic injuries to his hands and facial area. Emergency medical personnel rendered aid to the victim. Med Force assisted in transporting the man to Empire Park in East Moline.
The Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office was also assisted by Genesis EMS, Carbon Cliff/Barstow Fire and Hampton Fire. The incident is under investigation.
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