Philadelphia Police: Man Loses Left Hand, Critically Injured When Firework Explodes
Philadelphia Police: Man Loses Left Hand, Critically Injured When Firework Explodes

A man lost his left hand and was critically injured when a firework he was handling exploded.

The incident happened on the 9100 block of Delaire Landing Road in the Torresdale section of Northeast Philadelphia, shortly after 12:30 p.m.

Katie Johnston reports.