Teenager injured after firework accident

TRENTON, Tenn. — A 16-year-old boy is injured after a firework mortar round blew up in his hand Thursday in Trenton.

Trenton Police Department Lt. Eric Horne says the teen suffered severe damage to the palm of his hand and his fingers when the firework exploded around 2 p.m.

Lt. Horne says it’s important to remember not to hold fireworks while shooting them.

“He had some pretty bad hand injuries. His palm was ripped open and part of his fingertips was missing and bone was showing. Don’t light fireworks off in your hand. Shoot them straight up, shoot them from the ground. Only adults should shoot them. Adults, watch your kids,” Horne said.

Police say he was taken to a local hospital for further treatment.