12-year-old loses hand in fireworks accident in Tulsa

Vehicle Fire Tulsa Oklahoma in Tulsa, Oklahoma: A 12-year-old boy lost his hand and suffered significant eye trauma after a grenade-like mortar firework exploded while he was holding it for an 11-year-old to light, according to the Tulsa Police Department. The accident occurred on July 1 around 10:20 p.m. The 11-year-old suffered injuries throughout his upper body. Both children were taken to the hospital, and the 12-year-old was later transported to a hospital in Oklahoma City for further treatment. The incident remains under investigation.