NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) -- A fireworks accident turned deadly Sunday in New Jersey.
Newark police say 23-year-old Antonio Ortiz died after a powerful firework blew up in his hand while he was holding it close to his chest.
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Ortiz also had internal injuries and was pronounced dead at University Hospital.
The accident happened at the Pennington Housing development 200 block of South Street.
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Police are still trying to figure out exactly what kind of firework was involved.
Authorities are awaiting autopsy results to determine the exact cause of death.
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