Infant Hospitalized After Mortar Fire Near Saint-Cyr-l’École High School Protest
A one-year-old child was wounded by a mortar-style firework near a school protest in Saint-Cyr-l’École, close to Versailles.
Around 9 a.m. on Tuesday, a mortar firework was launched at ground level near the Mansart high school as students gathered for a demonstration. The projectile struck a baby in a stroller as the family crossed a small square near a Monoprix store, between the high school and the Jean-Perrin vocational school. The child was taken to hospital for treatment. Authorities confirmed the incident following reports from local sources.
Why it matters
The injury highlights the risks of unsafe fireworks during public demonstrations and raises concerns about child safety.
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