July 5th 2024.
The night sky was illuminated with bursts of colorful fireworks as people gathered at LaVell Edwards Stadium to celebrate the Fourth of July. Everyone was in high spirits, eagerly anticipating the dazzling display that was about to unfold.
However, things took an unexpected turn when one set of fireworks malfunctioned and started shooting into the crowd. Panic and chaos ensued as the fireworks rained down on spectators, causing injuries to several people. The Provo Police Department reported that a video taken from the top of the stadium captured the terrifying moment when the fireworks went astray.
As the fireworks lit up the sky, some of them launched from the top of the stands and landed on the field, where people were watching in awe. Suddenly, the festive atmosphere turned into one of fear and confusion. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, searching for injured individuals and attending to those who were hurt.
According to witnesses, at least six people were taken to the hospital, but their injuries were not immediately known. Emory Cook, a spokesperson for the Freedom Festival, expressed concern for those who were impacted by the incident. Among the injured was a man who was hit by a firework on his neck. Derek Blodgett, who was at the event, recounted how the man slumped over and everyone around him started to panic.
Luckily, the injured man regained consciousness and was able to walk when paramedics arrived. However, those who were near him were covered in blood, a chilling reminder of how dangerous fireworks can be. The incident also caused a small fire in the stands, which was quickly extinguished by first responders. The show was then paused for 10 to 15 minutes as the injured were attended to, before resuming shortly before 9pm.
As the main fireworks display began after a performance by the Jonas Brothers, some people left the show and others were still shaken by the earlier incident. Cook reassured the public that they were following up with those who were affected and making sure they were okay. The fire department is currently investigating the malfunction and has requested for any video footage of the incident to aid in their investigation.
Despite the unfortunate turn of events, the Fourth of July celebration continued with the breathtaking fireworks display that lit up the night sky. As the crowd cheered and applauded, it was a reminder that even in the face of adversity, the spirit of celebration and unity prevails.
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