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    Posted July 4, 2009 by
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    Ocracoke Village, North Carolina
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    Tragic Ocracoke Island Firework Explosion

    By sethmcclarey  |  Posted July 4, 2009  |  Ocracoke Village, North Carolina
     

    Tragedy strikes popular beach this morning while crews were setting up for this evening's firework display on Ocracoke Island, part of North Carolina's Outer Banks.

     

    One confirmed death and at least 2 others critically injured when the transport truck for the fireworks exploded near the marina in the small tourist town.  Four medical transport helicopters were called to the island to transport those effected.

     

    A nearby hotel manager and her guests reportedly took cover from what was then believed to be bombs going off.

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