A boy was propelled skyward as a firecracker was tossed into a drain leading to an explosive mishap in southern China.

The terrifying CCTV footage was filmed in the city of Baise in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on January 8.

An explosive blast sent a manhole cover soaring into the air, with the boy propelled to the side.

Eyewitness Mr. Chen revealed that the blast was so powerful that it instantly launched the heavy manhole cover into the sky. Chen speculated that the drain might have contained swamp gas, contributing to the force of the explosion.

Fortunately, the young boy, though affected by the blast, emerged with minor injuries. Witnesses reported that he limped as he walked, a visible consequence of the explosive incident.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

1月8日，广西百色，男孩玩耍时往下水道里扔鞭炮，结果井盖瞬间被炸飞，小男孩也被炸起的井盖甩到一边。据目击者陈先生称，里面可能有沼气，井盖瞬间被炸飞出来，小男孩虽然受了点波及，但问题不大，就是走路的时候一瘸一拐的，在下水道井盖上放鞭炮确实太危险了，希望能向孩子们普及安全教育。