Fireworks Accidents in Germany Leave Severe Injuries, Including Lost Fingers

A dog in Stuttgart discovered a severed finger linked to a fireworks mishap, while a child in Leipzig suffered multiple finger amputations after handling an unexploded firework.

• In Stuttgart, a dog found a severed human finger on New Year's Day, later confirmed to belong to a 33-year-old man injured by mishandling fireworks on New Year's Eve.
• The finger was taken to a hospital by police, but it remains unclear if it could be reattached or medically salvaged.
• The mishandling incident in Stuttgart involved an unspecified type of firework, according to police statements.
• In Leipzig, an eight-year-old boy lost several fingers after picking up an unexploded firework, which detonated in his hand when he attempted to light and throw it.
• Both incidents highlight ongoing safety concerns surrounding the use and disposal of fireworks during New Year celebrations in Germany.

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