A 14-year-old boy has sadly died after being seriously injured by an explosive during a fireworks display on New Years Eve.
The horror incident took place in Rotterdam, in the Netherlands, as the Dutch city’s official police account confirmed the sad news on their X account. Their post read: “A 14-year-old boy from Rotterdam died around 8.30pm after being seriously injured by fireworks on the Watergeusstraat in Rotterdam.
“Unfortunately, resuscitation was no longer possible. We wish his family much strength. The police are investigating.”
Crowds in Rotterdam had gathered for the National Fireworks Show, due later this evening. Local sources suggest the firework which injured the schoolboy was a local event, not put on by the local government reports the Mirror.
From 10.30pm there were expected to be music and “extra screens” on the quays for the large crowds to enjoy. One person said of tonight’s accident: “Horrible. We have to stop this. Only shows all over the country. Much strength to the relatives and the involved aid workers.”
Several countries have already celebrated the arrival of 2025. Around lunchtime here the first scenes of New Year’s Eve celebrations, including colourful fireworks screeching high above Sydney Opera House as they are 11 hours ahead of the UK.
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