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3 Killed, Over 600 Injured in Philippine Year-End Revelry
 At least three people were killed and more than 600 others were injured in Christmas and New Yearâs celebrations as many defied a government ban and continued a tradition of reckless celebrations.
| "Happy Holidays, y'all! Ow!" |
Most of the injuries, as usual, were caused by firecracker blasts, officials said yesterday. One victim died from gun sex indiscriminate gun firing and two men from accidentally eating a popular candy-looking sparkler, called watusi or dancing firecrackers, in the run-up to the new year, police and health officials said.
| "Hey, y'all! Look what happens when I eat this!" |
They said 610 others were injured, mostly by firecracker blasts, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said in a press briefing. Officials took a variety of steps to try to curb the casualties. Despite police warnings of arrests, 26 people were hit by gunfire, including a young girl who died after being struck by a bullet as she was entering her house in Cavite province south of Manila. Only one man was arrested by police for firing a gun as the new year approached.
Posted by: Fred 2006-01-02 |
