Wörgl: Eleven-year-old boy severely injured in firework explosion

An eleven-year-old boy sustained severe injuries to his right hand following a pyrotechnic accident in Wörgl, Tyrol, on Saturday, November 7, 2026. According to police investigations, the child was attempting to ignite a brown, firework-like object that lacked a fuse. After two unsuccessful ignition attempts, the boy reportedly manipulated the membrane at the end of the object and tried to light it again with a lighter, causing it to explode in his hand.

The explosion resulted in the partial amputation of the boy's right thumb and several finger joints. He was stabilized by emergency medical services and transported via helicopter to the University Hospital Innsbruck.

A nine-year-old boy present at the scene suffered a blast injury and was taken to the Kufstein District Hospital for further evaluation. Two other children, aged eight and nine, were present but remained uninjured. Local authorities are continuing to investigate the incident and the specific category of the pyrotechnic device used.