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

In Berlin, 30 police officers and one firefighter were injured in confrontations or attacks during New Year's Eve, leading to 400 arrests, city officials said.

A largely peaceful New Year's Eve turned chaotic as fireworks killed five in several incidents across Germany, where hundreds also were arrested for rioting in Berlin and other cities.

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

Another New Year's Eve marked by scores of injuries and five deaths from fireworks explosions across Germany has renewed debate in the country about stricter rules on fireworks or a possible nationwide ban.

Five people have been killed in chaotic New Year celebrations in Germany, as authorities also condemned a series of incidents on New Year's Eve in which police officers and firefighters were attacked and injured.

A German police officer was also seriously injured from a fireworks-related accident. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Five people died across Germany and a police officer was seriously injured from accidents linked to the powerful fireworks Germans traditionally set off to celebrate the new year, police said