11-year-old loses three fingers in fireworks mishap

 

The boy’s aunt Wan Rahimah Wan Noh explains how Nor Syam Syah Kimiee Ahama lost three fingers in the mishap. (Bernama pic)

KOTA BHARU: An 11-year-old boy had to spend Hari Raya on a hospital bed after he lost three fingers on his right hand in a firecracker explosion in Kampung Kedai Buloh here on the eve of the festival.

The victim’s aunt Wan Rahimah Wan Noh, 31, said Nor Syam Syah Kimiee Ahama was playing with firecrackers with her eldest son, Aefan Rasha Adnan, 13, and few friends by the river, about 1km from the house at about 1pm.

“During the incident, Nor Syam Syah wanted to have a closer look at the firecracker that was ignited because he thought it did not explode, but as soon as he approached it, the firecracker exploded, seriously injuring his index, middle and ring fingers.

“One of his friends immediately took him home before the family rushed him to a nearby clinic. He was then transferred to Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital for further treatment.

The boy’s bandaged hand. (Bernama pic)

“ Nor Syam Syah is reported to be in stable condition,” she told reporters when met at the victim’s home here today.

The incident also went viral on WhatsApp today.

Meanwhile, Nor Syam Syah’s mother, Wan Munirah Wan Noh, 40, said she was saddened by the incident which led to her youngest of three children to be injured.

“Alhamdullilah (praise to be God), Nor Syam Syah is fine now although he is still shocked by the incident. I would like to advise other children to always be careful when playing with firecrackers to prevent untoward incidents,” she said. - FMT