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Fireworks explosion on NYC street blows fingers off one man, injures two others: cops

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Fireworks explosion on NYC street blows fingers off one man, injures two others: cops

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.

Street view of the intersection of Cropsey Avenue and 17th Avenue.

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.

Exploding illegal Chinese crackers on New Year's Eve in the Netherlands.

The explosion blew several fingers off an 18-year-old man’s hand, police said. André Muller – stock.adobe.com

A 19-year-old man and a 20-year-old man were also scalded by the blast and suffered burns to the hands and face, cops said. 

Close-up of a firecracker explosion with sparks flying in all directions against a dark background.

A 19-year-old man and a 20-year-old man were also scalded by the blast and suffered burns to the hands and face, cops said.  alif akbar – stock.adobe.com

The three men were all rushed to area hospitals, where they’re listed in stable conditions, according to authorities. 

Police said an investigation into the incident is ongoing. 

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