The use of fireworks must be handled with great caution. In recent hours, a video has gone viral showing a man losing his hand due to a fireworks explosion during the Huejotzingo carnival. In the footage, a young man is seen firing a cannon while one of his companions has their hand at the gun's mouth, resulting in the loss of the limb due to the explosion.
"This video makes it clear the power that a firework has," commented one person. Although the recording has been viewed more than 70,000 times, the incident occurred in 2022, generating numerous comments about it. Some pointed out the serious mistake of placing the hand at the barrel of the cannon and the need to review safety protocols at mass events.
Immediately after the explosion, the injured man doubled over in pain and was assisted by his companions until emergency services arrived. The Huejotzingo Carnival is an annual festivity that is part of the celebrations marking the beginning of Lent in the Catholic ritual calendar. During this event, fireworks are used to represent explosions, such as that of a cannon or the firing of a firearm.
The Huejotzingo Carnival is a traditional celebration that takes place each year in the city of Huejotzingo, Puebla.