Fireworks explosion on NYC street blows fingers off one man, injures two others: cops
A fireworks explosion in Brooklyn resulted in severe injuries to three young men. An 18-year-old lost several fingers and suffered burns, while two others, aged 19 and 20, also sustained injuries. All three were taken to hospitals and are currently in stable condition as the police investigate the incident.
- ▪The explosion occurred at the intersection of Cropsey Ave. and 17th Ave. in Bath Beach.
- ▪An 18-year-old man lost several fingers and suffered burns to his face and hands.
- ▪A 19-year-old and a 20-year-old man were also injured, suffering burns to their hands and faces.
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Metro Fireworks explosion on NYC street blows fingers off one man, injures two others: cops By David DeTurris and Larry Celona Published May 31, 2026, 7:41 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A fireworks explosion on a Brooklyn street blew off several of a teen’s fingers and burned two others Sunday morning, cops said. The big bang occurred just after 10 a.m. at the intersection of Cropsey Ave. and 17th Ave. in Bath Beach, police said. 3 The big bang occurred just after 10 a.m. at the intersection of Cropsey Ave. and 17th Ave. in Bath Beach, police said. Google maps The explosion blew several fingers off an 18-year-old’s hand – and burned his face and both hands, according to the NYPD.
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