KANSAS CITY, Mo. — At least 17 people were treated by doctors and nurses in the metro area for injuries from fireworks by 5 p.m. Friday.
The University of Kansas Health System reported that their victims were males between the ages of six and 58. They suffered injuries to their hands, an arm, face, and eye, according to a news release from the health system.
The fireworks involved in the accidents included a smoke bomb, a crackling ball, bottle rocket, sparkler and mortar.
Three of the injured were admitted to hospitals, according to the news release.
The reports were compiled from the Burnett Burn Center at the University of Kansas Hospital, and the health system's Olathe and Liberty hospital campuses.
Children's Mercy Hospital reported that their doctors and nurses have treated seven patients for fireworks injuries.
The children were between three and 16 years old, according to a news release from the hospital's communications and marketing department. The injuries were to hands, face, feet, arms and legs.
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