PROVO, Utah – Several people were injured when fireworks misfired and hit the crowd inside a football stadium during a Fourth of July celebration in Utah, police said.
The accident occurred during the opening ceremonies of the Stadium of Fire event at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, which is Brigham Young University’s football stadium. KUTV-TV reported.
The exact number and severity of injuries at the annual holiday event were not immediately available, Provo Police Department spokeswoman Janna-Lee Holland said.
Videos posted on social media show individual fireworks dodging the cluster, launched into the sky over the field and landing among rows of spectators in the open-air arena’s stands.
After a short delay, the BYU Police Department allowed organizers to proceed with the event, which was attended by Jonas brothersKUTV reported.
The Provo Police Department and BYU did not immediately respond to emails from The Associated Press requesting more information.
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