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Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Severe Burns in Lilla Edet Garage Accident

Published: 2024-10-19

Two men in their 30s suffered severe burns after a gasoline accident in Lilla Edet, Sweden, on Friday night.

The incident occurred in a residential garage where the men were working on a car.

Initial reports suggest that gasoline was accidentally ignited, though the exact cause remains unclear.

Both men were rushed to the hospital, one by air ambulance, due to the severity of their injuries.

Police have launched an investigation into gross public negligence but have not identified any suspects.

Witnesses present in the garage at the time have been interviewed, but the sequence of events is still not fully understood.

The injured men are currently sedated and unable to provide statements.