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Man killed in Tasmanian fireworks blast

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A man has been killed as he tried to ignite a fire cracker at a property in Tasmania's north.
Camera IconA man has been killed as he tried to ignite a fire cracker at a property in Tasmania's north. Credit: AAP

A man has died in an explosion triggered as he was trying to ignite a firework in Tasmania's north.

Police say the accident happened overnight at a property at Birralee, about 40 kilometres from Launceston.

Initial investigations suggest the victim, in his 50s, was attempting to light the cracker using a metal cylinder.

Police say he was struck in the chest and shoulder during the blast.

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Attempts to resuscitate him at the scene were unsuccessful.

Officers were called to the incident at midnight.

It's understood around 100 people were attending a gathering at the property.

No-one else was hurt.

The incident is being treated as non-suspicious and a report will be prepared for the coroner.

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