MULTIPLE people have been injured after a barge carrying fireworks for the Fourth of July detonated at once on Lake Martin.
The boat explosion on the reservoir in Alabama took place at 9:14 pm on Friday as families celebrated Independence Day.
Several people have been injured though the exact number has not been confirmed.
The Alexander City Outlook reported that at least five suffered injuries.
At least three medical helicopters were dispatched to the scene with emergency services from multiple counties also in attendance, per local news outlets.
No fatalities have been reported, the Tallapoosa County Coroner told AL.com.
The U.S. Sun has reached out to the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office for an update.
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