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'Child killed' at fireworks display as rocket 'explodes in crowd' and revellers flee
READ NEXT: Brit backpacker, 22, who plunged to death off 65ft cliff namedAt least one person is understood to have been 'seriously injured' in the blast on Thursday night (July 14) near the town's football stadium, which resulted in a small fire.Unconfirmed local reports also claim an 8-year-old boy and his 25-year-old sister have been killed.About fifteen fire engines, a helicopter, police and the gendarmerie military police officers were dispatched to the location shortly after the incident.Yet-to-be-confirmed video footage circulating on social media shows the display interrupted by a sudden flash and explosion on the ground, causing members of the public to scream and begin running.A huge cloud of smoke is then seen rising up from the ground as fireworks continue to erupt in the background.France 3 Pays de la Loire posted on Facebook: "An 8-year-old boy and his 25-year-old sister, who were near the Cholet football stadium, about 30 meters from the fireworks scene, were hit at around 23:05 pm this Thursday, July 14, by fireworks that "malfunctioned" according to Angers Prosecutor Eric Bouillard.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here."They passed away. A 3rd person is in serious condition and has been transferred to a large burn unit."Maine and Loire Departmental Security has been entrusted with the investigation."One person on Twitter meanwhile raised concerns about safety measures at the event, writing: "Only 30 meters between the fireworks and the public.