Tallapoosa County, Ala. — WDNews — A floating dock (corrected) firework explosion on Lake Martin Friday night injured multiple people during a Fourth of July fireworks show, according to the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office.
The explosion occurred at 9:14 p.m. near the 7280 Highway 49 South bridge in the Blue Creek area of the lake.
Reports are authorities have confirmed there were injuries, but the total number of people hurt is still unknown. At least three medical helicopters were called to the scene.
Witnesses say the boat involved was being used to launch fireworks, they were approximately 13 to 15 minutes into the firework show reportedly, though that has not been officially confirmed. The scene remains active as emergency crews respond.
This is a developing story.
