The Department of Health reported an additional 51 firecracker-related injuries, bringing the total cases to 261. | BPinlacINQ
Eastern Visayas – 1Meanwhile, no firecracker-related injuries were reported in the Caraga Region and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao, the DOH noted.Ninety-two victims sustained hand injuries, while 16 others had blast or burn injuries resulting in amputation.
“One hundred thirty-three of the cases were actively involved. One hundred forty-five cases occurred in the street, while 107 occurred at home,” the DOH said. Forty-five injuries — accounting for 17 percent of the total — involved victims who were allegedly intoxicated with alcohol at the time of the incident.ADVERTISEMENTThe lone stray bullet injury involved a 64-year-old woman from Manila who had reportedly been walking to her brother-in-law’s house when the incident happened.
“The case was immediately rushed to the University of the Philippines–Philippine General Hospital for assessment and medical management,” the DOH said.According to PNP Public Information Office chief Col. Rederico Maranan, two stray bullet incidents were recorded from Dec. 31, 2022, to Jan. 1, 2023. He noted, however, that the PNP remains on full alert as it continues to monitor post-New Year’s celebration crimes until Jan. 6.
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