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Errant firework hurts 9 in Colorado

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Published: July 5, 2004 at 11:56 AM

AURORA, Colo., July 5 (UPI) -- Investigators Monday were trying to determine why a fireworks rocket went astray Sunday evening and injured nine people at an Aurora, Colo., fireworks show.

The Denver Post said three children and six adults were taken to the hospital with injuries. Aurora Fire Department spokesman Chris Henderson said none of the victims was in critical condition.

The injured were among several hundred people standing about 600 feet from the firing area watching Aurora's annual Fourth of July festivities when the 10 p.m. mishap occurred.

Topics: Chris Henderson
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