Kalkallo, situated approximately 31 kilometres north of Melbourne, became the scene of the devastating Christmas night tragedy, leaving the local community shaken.
A 19-year-old man died following in what is being reported at this stage as a tragic fireworks explosion on Christmas Day.
Victoria Police and the State Emergency Service (SES) were called to a property near Pittsburgh Road and Cloverton Boulevard around 9:10pm after reports of a fireworks incident.
Upon arrival, they discovered the Whittlesea man with critical injuries. Despite efforts, he died at the scene a short time later.
The exact circumstances surrounding the explosion remain under investigation, with authorities working to piece together how the fatal incident unfolded.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
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