Man suffers burns to face when bucket of chemicals explodes

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Man suffers burns to face when bucket of chemicals explodes

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Man suffers burns to face when bucket of chemicals explodes at Pentland, in state's north


A MAN suffered severe chemical burns to his face when a bucket filled with chlorine products exploded in the state's north this morning.

A Queensland Fire Services spokesperson said a 77-year-old man was mixing chlorine products in a bucket at the Pentland Caravan Park about 8.15am when it exploded.

The man suffered burns to his face and eyes and was taken to the Charters Towers Hospital, west of Townsville.

Several other people complained of headaches from the fumes and were treated at the scene.

Fire crews shut down several gas systems and evacuated the area following the explosion.

Source: Perth Now. Read more here:
http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/breakin ... 6640506114
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