A 12-year-old child in Tulsa loses a hand in a fireworks accident on Wednesday night.

According to Tulsa Police, the child was handling a mortar-style firework when one exploded unexpectedly. The child was taken to an Oklahoma City Hospital after the explosive destroyed most of his hand. The victim also sustained facial injures and an 11-year-old child was also hurt in the accident.

Tulsa Police continue to investigate the incident. They also caution parents that fireworks can be unpredictable, advising that children should be supervised around the explosive devices.