Cracker night hit by injury
A MAN is fighting for his life in the Royal Darwin Hospital after having a firework “explode in his face”.
It was one of five cracker night-related callouts across the Territory, three of which were in the th Top End.
St John Joh NT ambulance services director dire Andrew Thomas said the man, m in his 50s, went to relight religh the “large” cracker when it exploded. Ambulance crews were dispatched to the Darwin rural area before 9pm to treat him. He was in a serious to critical condition. “He was transported with an intensive care paramedic urgently through to Darwin Hospital,” Mr Thomas said.
Crews also responded to another callout in the rural area after a woman aged in her early 50s fell off a roof while watching fireworks. She fell 3m and sustained serious chest and head injuries. Mr Thomas said she was in a serious condition.
Another woman, in her 40s, in Darwin needed treatment for pre-existing respiratory conditions after a firecracker flew into her home through a window. She was not seriously injured.
In Alice Springs, a woman in her 20s was treated for burns after a firecracker exploded in her hands. She was taken to Alice Springs Hospital but was not seriously injured.
In Tennant Creek, a 30year-old man was left in pain after a firecracker exploded next to his ear as he returned home.
Mr Thomas said Friday’s Territory Day celebrations were busier than in 2021, when festivities were somewhat quieter.
“Territory Day is a great day to celebrate, and we’d like to thank the community for in the main part being responsible,” he said.
“Thanks to our crews and volunteers.”