Party-goers ignore fireworks peril to celebrate New Year

Hundreds of people were injured by fireworks and gunfire as they celebrated New Year in the Philippines despite a graphic government warning campaign.

Hundreds of people were injured by fireworks and gunfire as they celebrated New Year in the Philippines despite a graphic government warning campaign.

Doctors displayed surgical saws on TV to show revellers what awaited them if they were hurt by fireworks.

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