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Several Injured in Lake Martin Boat Explosion
- A fireworks launch barge detonated near the 49 bridge on Lake Martin Friday evening amid Fourth of July celebrations, resulting in injuries to several individuals.
- The explosion occurred after several minutes of fireworks when one charge detonated low near the barge, causing it to catch fire and burn while still afloat.
- At least five people sustained injuries; emergency responders dispatched multiple helicopters and ambulances to transport victims to area hospitals including UAB Hospital.
- The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Marine Police Division is conducting the investigation after the Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Office referred the case to the State Fire Marshal's office, while authorities recommend that boaters steer clear of the area.
- No deaths have been reported, and authorities are continuing to investigate what led to the fireworks incident amid reminders to exercise caution during the holiday weekend.
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“Mass Casualty Event” Reported In Alabama After Fireworks Show Goes Wrong * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Anthony
Fireworks are enjoyable to watch, but if something goes wrong, they can be fatal. Authorities in Alabama have declared a “mass casualty event” on Lake Martin, which is the third-largest lake in Alabama. The “mass casualty event” was reported after a fireworks show on the lake went terribly wrong. Channel 2 News broke the story of the tragic incident: A mass casualty incident was reported during a Fourth of July fireworks display on Lake Martin…
Multiple people injured as July 4 fireworks explode on barge in Lake Martin
MULTIPLE people have been injured after a barge carrying fireworks for the Fourth of July detonated all at once on Lake Martin. The boat explosion on the reservoir in Alabama took place at 9:14 pm on Friday as families celebrated Independence Day. InstagramThe incident occurred as people gathered for a fireworks show on Blue Creek at Lake Martin[/caption] InstagramThe fireworks exploded on the launch pad of the barge just after 9pm[/caption] Fac…
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