Man Seriously Injured In Fireworks Accident Outside Centereach Home

CENTEREACH, NY (CBSNewYork) - Debris from a fireworks show, along with blue-colored hospital gloves, remains on the ground outside a home in Centereach following an accident during a Fourth of July bash.

WCBS 880's Sophia Hall On Long Island

Authorities say Alexander Abel, 33, was severely injured after a mortar-like firework misfired and exploded in his face outside his home on Smithtown Polk Boulevard around 10:30 p.m. Monday.

Abel is listed in critical condition at Stony Brook University Medical Center with serious injuries to his face and jaw.

"There was a huge boom, the whole house shook," one neighbor said. "I just saw him on the floor unconscious."

1010 WINS' Mona Rivera reports: Neighbors Describe The Blast

"I hope the poor soul makes it," said neighbor Angela Craniac. "I just pray for that man. I've been praying for him. So, I hope he's okay."

Neighbors said Abel recently moved into the area.

In:
• Centereach
• July 4th