THIS is the horrifying moment a firework hurtles into a crowd on a Spanish beach and leaves at least 27 spectators burned.
Shocking footage shows dozens of fireworks exploding overhead, lighting up the night sky with flashes of colour in Alicante.
Shocking footage shows dozens of fireworks exploding overhead Credit: X/@marcocasero
The terrifying incident unfolded on a beach near Benidorm on Spain’s Costa Blanca Credit: X/@marcocasero
But one firework veered wildly off course and headed straight towards a packed crowd.
Terrified screams can be heard as it erupts in a huge ball of light, sending sparks into the spectators and burning multiple people.
The terrifying incident unfolded on a beach near Benidorm on Spain’s Costa Blanca.
The fireworks were held to mark the 40th anniversary of the Castell de l’Olla de Altea in the early hours of Sunday.
The fireworks were held to mark the 40th anniversary of the Castell de l’Olla de Altea Credit: X/@marcocasero
But one firework veered wildly off course and headed straight towards a packed crowd Credit: X/@marcocasero
Fourteen people were rushed to hospital following the incident Credit: X/@marcocasero
Emergency services – including paramedics – responded quickly to treat and evacuate those affected Credit: X/@marcocasero
Around 100,000 people had gathered to watch the spectacular display.
Fourteen people were rushed to hospital following the incident, with 11 treated at the Burns Unit at the General University Hospital of Alicante.
A further 13 people were treated at the Altea Centre.
One shaken witness said: “What was supposed to be a night of partying ended in moments of real panic.
“The fireworks went straight towards the area where we were on the beach and people started running.
“Ambulances and emergency services went to the scene. There is talk of numerous wounded.”
The incident was confirmed by the organisers, the Brotherhood of Castell de l’Olla.
They said emergency services – including paramedics – responded quickly to treat and evacuate those affected.
The Castell de l’Olla is a prestigious annual pyrotechnic festival held in Altea, Alicante.
The spectacular display is unique because the fireworks are launched entirely from the sea, using floating platforms and barges.
It comes after when a family-friendly display turned into chaos earlier this year.
Onlookers had gathered to watch a fireworks display in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, when pyrotechnics suddenly began showering the crowd with sparks.
Spectators closest to the explosions recoiled in shock, with some throwing their hands over their faces to protect themselves.
Others were seen scrambling away in panic as deafening bangs rang out and blinding flashes lit up the scene.
Witnesses later described the terrifying scenes as feeling like an “air raid”.
No official injuries were reported following the shocking incident, but several people claimed they had suffered minor burns.
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