Schenectady man severely injures hand in fireworks accident

Schenectady man severely injures hand in fireworks accident

A Schenectady man had a severe hand injury after a fireworks accident. The incident happened at around 8:45 a.m. in the city's Hamilton Hill neighborhood, Schenectady Police said. The 43-year-old man's left hand was injured. He was taken to Albany Medical Center. Police are not releasing additional details at this time about the nature of the injury.

A Schenectady man severely injured his hand in a fireworks accident.

The incident happened at around 8:45 a.m. Thursday in the city’s Hamilton Hill neighborhood, Schenectady Police said.

The 43-year-old man’s left hand was injured. He was taken to Albany Medical Center. Police are not releasing additional details at this time about the nature of the injury.

Police said the incident is a reminder that fireworks are dangerous and illegal to possess in Schenectady.