Published: 2024-08-15
A worker was hospitalized following an explosion on the roof of a grocery store in Sisjön, Sweden, on Wednesday night.
The incident occurred around 11 PM when a pipe filled with carbon dioxide unexpectedly exploded during maintenance work.
According to police, the explosion is being investigated as a workplace accident.
Despite the blast, the injured man, in his 30s, managed to descend from the roof on his own before being taken to the hospital.
Emergency services, including Fredrik Östlund from the rescue team, confirmed that several workers were present at the site during the explosion.
The investigation continues to determine the exact cause of the accident.
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