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Person killed by fireworks accident on San Francisco's Treasure Island

Raw video: Scene of fatal fireworks-related accident on Treasure Island in San Francisco
Raw video: Scene of fatal fireworks-related accident on Treasure Island in San Francisco 00:46

A person died after suffering firework-related injuries on San Francisco's Treasure Island, barely an hour after the New Year arrived, police said.

The San Francisco Police Department said that at approximately 12:40 a.m. Monday, officers responded to a report of someone injured by fireworks in the 1200 block of Exposition Drive.

Upon arrival, they found a person suffering life-threatening injuries, police said.

The victim was given first aid, but when paramedics arrived, the person was pronounced dead.

San Francisco police ask anyone with relevant information to contact them at (415) 575-4444 or text TIP411.

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