With 5 November rapidly drawing closer, CRS
wants to raise awareness of firework safety again this year. Please
protect your kids, and warn them of the dangers to themselves and others
of playing with fireworks.
This week, a north Belfast
man has suffered severe eye injuries after a firework exploded in his
face. Collum Kelly, 23, was at home in New Lodge when he was disturbed
by young people who were throwing stones and fireworks outside. When he
opened his window to shout at them, the firework exploded. He
underwent surgery at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast on Sunday
and has been told he has a slim chance of regaining sight in his right
eye.
His father, Joe Kelly, said: "The doctors are worried
about damage to his optical nerves. The surgeon told him this morning
that he has a 10% chance of regaining his sight."
North Belfast
Sinn Fein councillor Conor Maskey said the incident showed why "illegal
fireworks need to be taken off the streets. Parents need to be
extremely vigilant that their children are not handling these fireworks,
both for their own safety and the safety of others," he added. "The
community should send a clear signal to those that sell illegal
fireworks that it is not acceptable and information on people selling
them should be brought to the PSNI. My thoughts are with the family of
the young man injured and hopefully he will make a full recovery."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-19864555
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