The Fourth of July is supposed to be a time of fun and celebration. Unfortunately, a horrible accident during a fireworks show at a college football stadium on Thursday night sent multiple people to the hospital with injuries.
During the opening ceremonies of the Stadium of Fire event at BYU’s LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah, on Wednesday night, some of the fireworks accidentally fired directly into the crowd of fans.
A video shared by KUTV2 on social media shows fireworks landing in the stands as well as in a crowd of people standing on the field.
BREAKING: Multiple people sent to hospital after fireworks mishap during Stadium of Fire at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
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According to a report from KUTV2, multiple people were hospitalized as a result of the accident, but it’s not clear how many people were injured or the extent of those injuries.
“[Spokesperson Janna-Lee Holland with the Provo Police Department] said fireworks shot into the stands and injured multiple people. The exact number and severity of injuries was not available,” Jared Turner of KUTV2 wrote.
“Video from the scene showed at least two fireworks shoot into the performers on the field, and another two shoot into the east stands where several people were watching.”
Obviously, it was a terrifying situation. Hopefully, everyone recovers from their injuries.
[KUTV2]
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