Man dies in apparent fireworks accident in Fargo

Fargo police say fireworks appear to be the cause of a man's death Monday night.

Authorities say a man was found dead in the street of a mobile home park about 9:30 p.m. They say it appears he died from "massive" head injuries caused by some type of mortar-style firework.

Police did not immediately identify the man. Authorities believe he is a 41-year-old Fargo resident.

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