On Wednesday, Dec. 17, a firecracker explosion in a Rokietnica home left teenager Szymon in critical condition and sparked a nationwide blood‑donation appeal in Poznań.
Explosion Wounds Two 14‑Year‑olds
On Dec. 17, a single‑family house in Rokietnica, part of Greater Poland, suffered an explosion that injured two 14‑year‑olds. Police confirmed both were taken to hospital, with Szymon’s condition assessed as severe.
Teenagers Modified Firecrackers
Local police determined the teenagers had been experimenting with online‑purchased firecrackers, attempting to modify them in a bedroom on the house’s upper floor. This activity directly led to the blast.
House Sustains Significant Damage
The explosion tore through interior walls and destroyed the roof, leaving the building in a state of extensive destruction.
Blood‑Donation Appeal From Parish
Christ the King Parish in Rokietnica requested donors of blood type 0Rh‑ for Szymon, who is still fighting for life. The appeal urges volunteers to donate at Poznań’s blood centre on Marcelińska Street.
Family Fundraising Effort
A fundraiser on szczytnycel.pl seeks money for Szymon’s family. Relatives describe the incident as an instant tragedy, noting their ordinary lives were upended and that Szymon remains in critical condition.
