Two children injured, one loses hand in Tulsa fireworks exp…
Vehicle Fire Tulsa Oklahoma in Tulsa, Oklahoma: Two children, ages 11 and 12, were injured in a fireworks accident in Tulsa, Oklahoma on July 1, 2026. Police said the 12-year-old was holding a small grenade-like mortar firework that exploded while the 11-year-old attempted to light it. The 12-year-old's hand was largely destroyed and he suffered significant eye trauma, while the 11-year-old suffered lacerations throughout his upper body. Both children were taken to the hospital, and the 12-year-old was flown to a hospital in Oklahoma City for further treatment. Police believe the incident was an accident and the case remains under investigation.