THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Tuesday, July 5, 1994 TAG: 9407050118
SECTION: LOCAL PAGE: B3 EDITION: FINAL
DATELINE: VIRGINIA BEACH LENGTH: Short : 22 lines
A 16-year-old boy seriously injured his hand Monday night while handling firecrackers, police said.
The youth was taken to Virginia Beach General Hospital after the explosives went off in his hand. Karen Brayboy, a hospital spokeswoman, said wounds to the boy's right hand would require surgery, although he was reported in good condition.
The accident occurred shortly after 9 p.m. in the 2400 block of Huntsneck Trail.
KEYWORDS: ACCIDENT GENERAL INJURIES by CNB