Tragedy in Croatia: Child Killed by Explosive Device from Military Zone

A Czech man was detained in Croatia after his 9-year-old child took an explosive device from a restricted military zone. The device later detonated, killing the child and injuring three others. The father now faces serious charges for endangering public safety.

A Czech national has been detained in Croatia after a tragic incident involving his child and an explosive device. Croatian police reported on Friday that the 9-year-old child died following an explosion triggered by a device brought from a restricted military training ground.

According to a police statement, the 46-year-old man entered the unauthorized area in central Croatia on Wednesday, allowing the child to pick up the explosive and take it to their family car. The situation took a deadly turn when the car broke down, and the child handled the explosive, which then detonated, resulting in the child's death and wounding three others. The specific type of device remains unidentified.

The father is now facing severe charges for 'grave criminal acts against public safety' and 'endangering lives and property by a dangerous act or device.' Croatia, a popular tourist destination, experienced this explosion near the coastal town of Zadar.

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