Firework misfires and shoots towards crowd at Bonfire Night display

Summarised from The Northern Echo's report · Updated 5 Nov, 22:50 · Archive

A firework tipped over and shot towards families at a Bonfire Night display in Loftus.

A firework malfunctioned during a Bonfire Night display at The Loftus Club in Loftus and shot towards crowds of families with young children. Video shared on social media shows the rocket burst along an alley leading to the club off West Road, where spectators were standing.

The club issued a statement saying: 'Towards the end of the display, the final firework malfunctioned and tipped over during launch.' It added that the fireworks were set off by a trained pyrotechnic and that it recognised fireworks displays carry risks. The club described itself as 'truly devastated' and apologised for the distress caused. Following the incident, it said it would carefully consider whether to hold future fireworks displays at the venue. The free event, which started at 5.45pm, had been billed as a Bonfire Night Party with children's characters including Minnie Mouse.

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• Horror as lit firework 'tips over' and shoots towards crowd at Bonfire Night displayA lit firework tipped over and shot towards crowds at a Bonfire Night display.The Northern Echo · 5 Nov, 21:59

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