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    Illinois man dies of injuries after fireworks accident, police say

    By Zach Roth, Peoria Journal Star,

    5 hours ago
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    A LaSalle County man died early Friday morning after sustaining injuries in a fireworks accident.

    The LaSalle County Sheriff's Office said that at 12:26 a.m., they were called to 3073 East 12th Road in between LaSalle and Ottawa after receiving a report of an incident involving illegal fireworks. A 25-year-old man was found injured at the scene and transported to OSF Healthcare St. Elizabeth Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

    The sheriff's office, the LaSalle County Coroner and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources have begun an investigation into the man's death. His name is currently being withheld pending notification of his family.

    Firefighters with the Utica Fire Protection District also responded to the scene, alongside emergency medical services.

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