UNION CITY, Pa. (AP) — A man was killed when some fireworks exploded at his Pennsylvania home, state police said.
Michael Cross, 55, of Union City, was working in his garage when the blast occurred around 10:15 a.m. Sunday in the Erie County community. Neighbors soon arrived and helped get Cross away from the flames, but he was pronounced dead at a hospital a short time later.
No other injuries were reported. The Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is among the agencies involved in the ongoing investigation into the blast.
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A tragic incident occurred in Union City, Pennsylvania, resulting in a man’s death after fireworks exploded in his home, according to state police. The victim, identified as 55-year-old Michael Cross, was in his garage at the time of the explosion, which took place at approximately 10:15 a.m. on Sunday in the Erie County neighborhood. Upon hearing the blast, neighbors rushed to assist Cross, but despite their efforts to remove him from the flames, he was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. Fortunately, no other individuals sustained injuries in the incident. Various agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, are actively participating in the investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the explosion.
