'Numerous individuals hurt by stray fireworks during Utah Independence Day festivities'
Sports | July 5, 2024, 9:05 a.m.
Multiple people were injured during a Fourth of July celebration in Utah when stray fireworks entered the crowd at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo. The incident, captured on video, showed two stray fireworks flying into the stadium seats during the Stadium of Fire show. Several individuals were hospitalized with injuries, including one person who was seriously injured in the face. The fireworks display was briefly halted to transport the injured to the hospital before resuming later in the evening. Despite claims by the event organizer, America's Freedom Festival, that all pyrotechnics were thoroughly checked before and after the show, the incident still occurred. The festival emphasized the importance of safety and expressed concern for those impacted. This unfortunate event serves as a reminder of the potential dangers associated with fireworks displays and the necessity for thorough safety precautions.