Eight year old injured by Purim firecracker
Injuries to children as a result of playing with explosive devices are a common theme of Purim, doctor says
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Israeli police confiscating on sale of firecrackers and other potentially dangerous toys (photo credit: Kobi Gideon/Flash90)
An 8-year old boy suffered burn and blast injuries to his face and fracture when a firework exploded in his hand in the course of Purim celebrations in Tiberias on Tuesday, Ynet reported.
Ron Moriati had his eye operated on Wednesday. However, medical staff believe he might suffer permanent damage to his vision.
Setting off firecrackers is a common practice during the Purim holiday in Israel.
Injuries to children on Purim as a result of playing with explosive devices are common during Purim celebrations, the head of the ophthalmology department at Poriya Hospital said.
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