8 injured after 'multiple explosions' during fireworks set-up in Mashpee
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Multiple explosions occurred in Mashpee, Massachusetts, at New Seabury Country Club, injuring eight individuals ahead of a Fourth of July celebration. The incident happened around 4:37 p.m. during fireworks display setup when a vehicle offloading fireworks caught fire. Medical teams evaluated eight people, with one suffering serious but non-life threatening injuries and transported via airlift. Authorities, including the State Fire Marshal's office and the FBI, are on scene investigating, confirming the fireworks display was permitted prior to the explosions.
Multiple explosions occurred at New Seabury Country Club in Mashpee, injuring eight people during a fireworks display setup ahead of the Fourth of July celebration.
The explosions are believed to have originated from a vehicle offloading fireworks that caught fire, prompting a swift response from multiple emergency agencies.
One person sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries and was airlifted, while another was transported to a local hospital; six others were treated on-site.
The fireworks display was legally permitted, and authorities are currently investigating the incident as they maintain presence on-site.
Read at Boston.com
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