At least 19 people were injured and two others seriously injured in fireworks displays in Duhok province yesterday, during Newroz celebrations.
Abdullah Ihsan, director of Duhok emergency hospital told KurdSat News that 19 people were injured in fireworks explosions in Duhok province yesterday, 17 of them were slightly injured and returned home after treatment.
Two of the injured were seriously injured and remained in hospital for treatment, director of Duhok emergency hospital said.
Millions of Kurdish people celebrate Newroz on March 21, on the first day of spring, lighting torches and fireworks.