Public outrage after two children suffer burns in fireworks display
17 May 2015, 7:01 PM
Ismail Humaam Hamid
Two children and an adult suffered burns during a government organized fireworks display at the Raalhugandu area in Malé last night, sparking public outrage.
Local media reported that a father, his child and another child were burned from falling gunpowder. The father and child were treated at the Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital, while the other child was taken to the Senahiya military hospital for treatment.
Pictures of the burn victims circulated on social media last night, showing that all three of the injured suffered burns on the hands.
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