MULTIPLE people have been injured after a barge carrying fireworks for the Fourth of July detonated at once on Lake Martin.
The boat explosion on the reservoir in Alabama took place at 9:14 pm on Friday as families celebrated Independence Day.
The incident occurred as people gathered for a fireworks show on Blue Creek at Lake Martin[/caption]
The fireworks exploded on the launch pad of the barge just after 9pm[/caption]
Several people have been injured though the exact number has not been reported.
At least three medical helicopters were dispatched to the scene with emergency services from multiple counties also in attendance, local news outlets have reported.
No fatalities have been reported, the Tallapoosa County Coroner told AL.com.
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