Around 1,000 people visit A&E for treatment of a firework-related injury in the four weeks around Bonfire Night, with half of the injuries being suffered by under-18s. About half of firework injuries happen at family or private parties and about a quarter in the street or other public place.
Source: AVOID BONFIRE NIGHT INJURIES BY FOLLOWING THE FIREWORK CODE @ RoSPA
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