Five people have been killed and dozens of emergency workers are injured as firework chaos overshadowed New Year’s Eve celebrations in Germany.

Five people in Germany died from fireworks accidents last night as the country ushered in the new year with its traditional pyrotechnic celebrations.

The country's raucous New Year's Eve celebrations were marred by tragic accidents and riots in several cities. View on euronews

Four people died around the country amid Germany's firework-filled street parties on New Year's Eve. Fireworks were also the presumed cause of a large warehouse blaze, while the public bombarded police in several cities.

Five people were killed in accidents, many others were severely injured and hundreds were arrested throughout Germany as the nation celebrated the turn of the year. The celebrations were described as largely peaceful,