Dutch fireworks hand-ins approach six tonnes ahead of New Year ban
A Dutch fireworks collection campaign has taken in almost six tonnes in a month, with more than 1,600 kilograms handed in during the latest week.
A Dutch fireworks collection campaign has taken in almost six tonnes in a month, with more than 1,600 kilograms handed in during the latest week.
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