Fireworks in Vienna Courtyard: Three Boys Injured in Floridsdorf

The nine-year-old and the 13-year-old were taken to a hospital for further medical treatment. The ten-year-old boy was able to be released into home care after receiving initial treatment on site.

Condition of the Injured

The police initially provided no further details regarding the extent of the injuries or any potential criminal proceedings against those responsible. The question of the legal context in which the firework came to be in the courtyard is also part of the ongoing investigations.

Vienna-Floridsdorf is the most populous district in Vienna and has numerous residential complexes with shared courtyards. Incidents involving fireworks in Austria have repeatedly prompted police investigations.

Legal Background

The police emphasize that handling pyrotechnic items – particularly by minors – is associated with considerable dangers. In Austria, the purchase and use of fireworks are subject to strict legal regulations.

In view of the ongoing school holidays and the summer heat, children and young people are spending more time outdoors. The authorities are appealing to parents and guardians to consistently control access to fireworks, igniters, and similar items.

Police Appeal for Witnesses

As APA further reported, citing the investigating officers, witnesses to the incident are being sought. Residents who made observations in the courtyard or in adjacent buildings on Friday afternoon are asked to contact the Floridsdorf City Police Command.

The consequences of the incident for the injuries of the three boys, and whether criminal proceedings for negligent bodily harm will be initiated, now depend on the outcome of the further investigations. The role of the lighter found in the sequence of the explosion also remains to be clarified.