17 people die, thousands injured in Iran on last Tuesday before Novruz

As many as 17 people died, and over 1,000 sustained multiple burns in Iran during the rituals last Tuesday before Novruz, Report informs, citing Iran's Health Ministry.

According to the information, 92 people lost extremities, 470 were injured in the eye, 570 received burns.

According to the preliminary investigation, the accidents were caused by fireworks and other pyrotechnical means.