China Scene: Central

Firecracker kills 5-year-old nephew at uncle's wedding

A 5-year-old boy, who was attending his uncle's wedding ceremony, died after being injured by a firecracker.

The firecracker exploded before launch at a wedding ceremony in Wuhan, capital of Hubei province, on May 1, injuring some guests, including the bridegroom's 5-year-old nephew Yu Chengzun, who was seriously hurt and later died of his internal injuries at hospital.