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6 Injured in Lake Martin Explosion Involving Unpermitted Fireworks
LAKE MARTIN, ALABAMA, JUL 4 – A fireworks barge malfunction caused a mass casualty event with at least five injured, triggering a large emergency response including three medical helicopters, officials said.
- On Friday night, a fireworks launch barge exploded near Highway 49 Bridge on Lake Martin, injuring several people.
- Eyewitnesses report a fireworks malfunction caused a low charge to explode near the barge, igniting the vessel during the display.
- According to the Alexander City Outlook, at least five people were injured, prompting a mass casualty declaration and evacuation by medical helicopters.
- Authorities responded by restricting boating in Blue Creek, urging witnesses to come forward, and coordinating emergency efforts after the explosion injured multiple people.
- The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Marine Police Division continues its investigation, with a statement due Saturday outlining the cause and scope of the incident.
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