A number of folks have been injured throughout a Fourth of July celebration in Utah when stray fireworks went into the gang, native media shops reported.
The incident occurred on the Stadium of Fireplace present at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, about 44 miles southeast of Salt Lake Metropolis.
Video posted on X confirmed what gave the impression to be two stray fireworks flying into the stadium seats throughout a fireworks show.
A number of folks have been taken to the hospital with accidents, KSTU of  Salt Lake Metropolis reported.
In accordance with KSL-TV of Salt Lake Metropolis, one particular person was struck within the face and critically injured. The station reported that the fireworks present was briefly stopped whereas the injured folks have been transported to the hospital, however resumed round 9 p.m. Thursday.
America’s Freedom Competition, the occasion organizer, launched an announcement on X saying that every one pyrotechnics have been “totally checked” earlier than the present and checked once more after the incident.
“Security is of the utmost significance to us,” the pageant posted. “Our ideas are with those that have been impacted, and we’re following up with them to ensure they’re okay.”