Emma said: "When Rocco heard the announcement the fireworks would resume, he freaked out. However, after a brief pause to make an announcement requesting first aid, half the crowd walked out, with many of them in shock that the fireworks then resumed. I saw him jolt then start screaming and grabbing his chin – I ran him to the first aid tent." Emma added: "It was so, so scary seeing a firework shoot into the crowd – aiming straight for my son. One witness told how the mother of the baby meanwhile quickly threw her hands out to protect the youngster. Medics on hand for the event treated people for burns and blisters after the fireworks were wrongly misfired. Flares hit a baby's pram in the chaos and onlookers said they heard "instant screams" as the firework shot into the crowd – which was when a burning fragment collided with Rocco. There were reportedly at least six people injured in the horror incident including several children, with around 3,000 attending the display. The worst thing is thinking that it could have been so much worse." I see it back in slow motion but it all happened so fast. I keep reliving the moment, it was terrifying. ![]() "It's the first display I've ever taken him to and he's told me now he never wants to see a firework again. ![]() Emma, from Stone, Staffordshire, said: "Rocco wasn't majorly physically injured in the end, but he was terrified. The gathering descended into chaos as panicking people screamed in fear and fled for their lives.
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