LONDON, Nov. 5 -- Police in Britain's Wiltshire said Sunday that 14 people, including some children, were injured when fireworks malfunctioned at a "bonfire night" event Saturday.
November 5 is marked by bonfires and firework displays across the country to commemorate a failed plot by a group of terrorists, led by Guy Fawkes, to blow the Houses of Parliament in 1605.
Police and emergency crews raced to the Antrobus Hotel in Amesbury where an early bonfire-night event taking place Saturday night.
The hotel said in a statement that a single display box, containing multiple fireworks, had malfunctioned.
The statement added: "Regrettably, despite the safety cordon exceeding the manufacturer's guidelines, some projectiles ejected towards the crowd line. We are mortified about what has occurred and would like to apologise to all those affected. Please rest assured that a full investigation will take place."
Eye-witness Lewis Foote, who was at the event with his wife and sons, told local media: " There was a lot of panic and kids crying, it was quite scary ...all we could do was turn our backs and shield our faces."
Rachael Tomlinson, who was with her daughter, told how she was hit in the face by a firework which landed close to her eye.
"I saw a lady in the toilet whose hat was black where it had been burnt and another lady had to put her hat out because it caught fire; and I saw a little boy with five burns on his face and he was really shaken up," she said.
South Western Ambulance Service said it treated 14 people at the scene of the incident.
体坛英语资讯:Argentinian public downhearted after teams 3-0 loss to Croatia
体坛英语资讯:Neymar back in Brazil training after foot injury fears ahead of Costa Rica clash
体坛英语资讯:Croatia batters Messis Argentina 3-0 to enter World Cup last 16
体坛英语资讯:Mini-World Cup launched at UN school
新研究发现:孩子学乐器能大大提升语言能力
娱乐英语资讯:Chinese American actress Lucy Liu to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
About Friendship 关于友情
西兰花咖啡将成为下一代健康食物热潮
Love 爱
国内英语资讯:Vice premier meets with HKSAR chief executive
体坛英语资讯:Kenyas javelin star Yego returns from European training camp
减少糖分摄入的小方法
体坛英语资讯:Colombia star Rodriguez in doubt for World Cup opener against Japan
体坛英语资讯:Costa lifts Spain to 1-0 win over Iran
国内英语资讯:China-Africa defense, security forum opens in Beijing
Company 陪伴
研究发现 睡眠不足的少年更易患心脏疾病
专家建议:孩子小学时就应该接种HPV疫苗
内衣公司专为女性设计了气垫床,莫名贴心!
体坛英语资讯:Suarez happy after goal in his 100th appearance qualifies Urugugay for last 16 in Russia
Daimbars academy's World Cup four 迪亚姆巴斯足球学院四名毕业生参加世界杯
迈克尔·杰克逊音乐剧将在百老汇上演
6月资讯热词汇总
英国多家服装零售巨头将统一尺码标准
研究显示 长时间待在教室会导致近视
体坛英语资讯:NBA to hold regular season game in London
NASA酝酿将人类送上金星
体坛英语资讯:Montenegro wins FINA Mens Water Polo World League Super Final
体坛英语资讯:Tunisia coach: thank all my players for their defensive attitude
激进分子在马里袭击非洲多国部队总部