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Several injured in fireworks mishap in Carroll County

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Authorities say that people were launching fireworks from a boat on Legion Lake near the Carroll-Paulding County line when the fireworks exploded. Authorities say that people were launching fireworks from a boat on Legion Lake near the Carroll-Paulding County line when the fireworks exploded.
CARROLL COUNTY, Ga. -

Several people suffered injuries in a fireworks accident on a boat in Carroll County.

Authorities say that people were launching fireworks from a boat on Legion Lake near the Carroll-Paulding County line when the fireworks exploded.

One of the victims was hit by a couple of the fireworks in the pelvis and inner thigh, but he refused treatment. The other was rushed to Grady Hospital for burns to the arm.

The accident remains under investigation.

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