As Tet approaches, families come together in joy and celebration, but it also brings serious risks of firework-related accidents. Recently, Vietnam’s Viet Duc Hospital treated a heartbreaking case of a 16-year-old boy who lost several fingers due to an explosion of homemade fireworks.
The Situation and Severe Consequences
According to Viet Duc Hospital, the teenager was brought in with severe injuries to his right fingertips. The accident occurred while he was making fireworks, which suddenly exploded. Doctors had to perform amputations to ensure the patient’s safety.
Severe Consequences of Homemade Fireworks Accidents
Illustrative image showing the severe consequences of homemade fireworks accidents (Photo: Provided by doctors)
Statistics from the hospital show that in the last three months of 2024 alone, there were 21 cases of hospitalization due to firework accidents, with over 50% of victims being children. Many cases involved multiple traumas, leading to permanent disabilities that severely impact their future lives.
Valuable Lessons from Real-Life Incidents
Another notable example is the case of two cousins from Vinh Phuc, aged 13 and 14. Both were transferred to Viet Duc Hospital with severe hand injuries, bleeding profusely. One of them, N.K., suffered crushed thumbs on both hands, with open fractures in the finger joints, leading doctors to amputate two fingers as they could not be saved.
Health experts warn that accidents involving homemade fireworks can cause severe injuries and even death. Children and teenagers, who often lack awareness of the dangers involved, are particularly vulnerable.
Call for Increased Community Awareness
Viet Duc Hospital and healthcare professionals urge people to refrain from making or using illegal fireworks. Producing, selling, and using homemade fireworks not only violates the law but also poses direct threats to personal and community safety.
Parents should actively educate their children about the dangers of homemade fireworks and closely supervise them to prevent such tragic accidents. This is not just a personal responsibility but also a duty to protect society.
Conclusion and Advice
Accidents involving homemade fireworks serve as a wake-up call for every family and community. To avoid painful consequences, everyone must raise awareness, comply with legal regulations, and guide children away from dangerous activities related to fireworks.
Celebrate Tet safely and meaningfully by participating in healthy and beneficial activities. Don’t let the joy of Tet turn into lifelong pain!
Source: dantri.com.vn
