Families were filmed running screaming after a firework shot into the crowd during a pub display in Gateshead.
In the footage, a firework can be seen shooting towards the crowd at an event at Poacher's Pocket in Whickham on Thursday night.
Ruth Chandra North was at the display and filmed the shocking moment a firework shot into the crowd close to where she was standing.
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Speaking to ChronicleLive, she said: "It has shaken everybody there up but the fear we all felt when the fireworks came towards us was horrific.
"Everybody was running and screaming. Kids were crying.
"I was never a fan of fireworks and always being told my fear was irrational but tonight has made me more aware of how dangerous and scary these things can be. I am still shaken up - and even more terrified of fireworks now."
A number of people who were at the display also took to Facebook to share their experiences during the display.
One person commented: "Poacher's Pocket fireworks... never been so scared in my life one just missed us. Hope the poor people that got injured aren't seriously hurt."
Another said: "This is why I don't like going to displays and hate Bonfire Night."
In a statement on Facebook, Poacher's Pocket said: "We would like to give a huge apology for the events that happened last night at the fireworks display.
"This matter is now under full investigation with the actual event organiser."
