[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyComHFm4wE]Oxgangs Fireworks Explosive Finale 2012 - YouTube[/ame]

 

Oxgangs 2012 - Fireworks display goes with a bang

 

Organisers have apologised after a firework display went wrong in Edinburgh.

 

A rocket at the Pentland Community Centre display misfired and ricocheted into the remaining fireworks, setting them all off at the same time. The community council said it was a freak accident but it would be reviewing safety procedures.

 

A girl suffered a burn to the side of her face and was taken to Edinburgh's Royal Hospital for Sick Children. However, no-one was seriously injured in the incident at Oxgangs Brae. Footage of the event, which took place on Monday evening, has been posted on YouTube.

 

It is understood that £2,000 worth of fireworks were involved. In a statement, Pentland Community Centre said: "The management committee of PCC would like to express our sincere apologies for any upset caused following the unfortunate incident at our annual firework display on Monday evening.

 

"One of the rockets misfired towards the end of the display and ricocheted into the remaining undetonated fireworks, setting them off all at once. This was a freak accident, and most regrettable, but this is the first incident we have had in 10 years of holding this popular community event, and we extend our apologies to everyone who was alarmed."

 

The statement added that safety protocols would be reviewed. "But it must be stressed that this is a well-organised event, approved by the City of Edinburgh Council and the emergency services, and it is a fact of life that sometimes unforeseen things happen, despite the best of planning and precaution."

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-20220853

The only thing that isn't funny is that someone had to be taken to hospital.

I can't believe that guy just stood next to it the whole time. I'd be running faster than shit off a shovel!