At least 5 people were injured after being hit by a firework during a Stadium of Fire performance on the Fourth of July.

Malfunctioning fireworks veered into the stands at a crowded Utah football stadium and struck members of the audience during a Fourth of July celebration, sending up to six people to the hospital, according to authorities and the event organizer.

The mishap occurred during the opening ceremonies of the Stadium of Fire show, the flagship event at Provo’s annual Freedom Festival at Brigham Young University’s LaVell Edwards Stadium. The fireworks were shot off inside the outdoor arena as several jets passed overhead.

Organizers halted the show for about 15 minutes while injured audience members received medical attention, Freedom Festival spokesperson Emory Cook said Friday.

As many as six people were taken to the hospital, including one with serious injuries, Cook said, adding that he did not know the severity of the other injuries nor the number of people who were struck by fireworks.

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