Oahu man in serious condition after firework explodes in his hand

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Emergency Medical Services says a man was in serious condition in West Oahu after a firework went off in his hand Friday.

EMS officials said the incident happened around 5 p.m.

Officials said the 48-year-old somehow drove himself to an emergency room.

No word on what kind of firework it was, but EMS says the injuries were extensive.

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