Police: Fireworks exploded in man's hand in Copiague

The explosion severed three fingers on his left hand.

News 12 Staff

Jul 5, 2024, 9:23 PM

Updated 91 days ago

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A man seriously injured himself while lighting fireworks in Copiague on the Fourth of July, police say.
Police say 21-year-old Ryan McCloskey was lighting a firework on Trouville Road when it exploded in his hand.
The explosion severed three fingers on his left hand.
McCloskey also suffered a burn to his leg.