A man sustained severe injuries to his hands and face following an explosion in Mücheln, Saalekreis, with police investigating the circumstances.

In Mücheln, located in the Saalekreis district of Saxony-Anhalt, a 40-year-old man suffered serious injuries to his hands and face due to an explosion early Wednesday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 4:30 AM between two residential buildings. The injured man was immediately transported to a clinic, where he underwent emergency surgery, according to police reports from Merseburg.

Initial investigations suggest that improper handling of pyrotechnics was the cause of the explosion. Authorities have confirmed that the man is already known to law enforcement, and he is currently under investigation for violations of the Explosives Act. The police are working to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.

Nearby the explosion site, a fire broke out in a vacant school building. Police are examining whether there is any connection between the explosion and the fire. Both incidents remain under active investigation, and further updates are expected as authorities continue their inquiries.