Fireworks mishap that injured 11 ruled accidental

PALMYRA, Pa. (AP) — A state police fire marshal says nothing criminal or illegal occurred at a fireworks display that went awry, injuring 11 people.

State police said Monday that the explosion in Palmyra was a tragic accident.

Trooper Michael Yeity says one firework exploded in its tube Sunday night, knocking over other fireworks that shot into the crowd. Three other minors and seven adults had to be treated for injuries ranging from burns to scrapes and bruises.

At least one person remains hospitalized following the mishap. Seventeen-year-old Tyler Weaver was transported to the burn unit of an eastern Pennsylvania hospital where he was scheduled to receive skin grafts on his leg Tuesday.

The accident happened during an Independence Day fireworks display at the Palmyra Middle School to mark the borough’s 250th anniversary.