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Schenectady man seriously injures hand in fireworks accident

A Schenectady man seriously injured his hand in a fireworks accident.

The incident occurred around 8:45 a.m. Thursday in the Hamilton Hill neighborhood, Schenectady police said.

The 43-year-old man’s left hand was injured. He was taken to Albany Medical Center. Police are not releasing any further details about the nature of the injury at this time.

Police said the incident was a reminder that fireworks are dangerous and possession of them is illegal in Schenectady.