Young boy loses fingers, another injured while playing with fireworks in Brooklyn

BOROUGH PARK, Brooklyn (WABC) -- Two boys are recovering on Tuesday after an accident involving fireworks sent them to the hospital in Brooklyn.

It happened just before 7:30 p.m. Monday near 57th Street and 9th Avenue in Borough Park.

Police say the boys were playing with fireworks, despite being told not to, when the incident happened.

An 11-year-old boy suffered injuries to his chest and hand and officials say he lost a few fingers.

A 13-year-old boy suffered wounds to his face and eye.



Both boys were taken to local hospitals and are expected to be OK.

No charges have been filed.

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