A 14-year-old boy in Wiener Neustadt, Austria, suffered severe hand injuries on Christmas Eve after a firecracker exploded in his hand.

The incident occurred in the courtyard of a residential complex, where the boy reportedly tried multiple times to ignite the firecracker with a lighter.

The explosion caused significant damage, and his family rushed him to the hospital.

Authorities are now investigating how the teenager obtained the firecracker, as the dangerous "firecracker season" begins in the region.

This tragic accident highlights the risks associated with handling illegal fireworks.