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Kalyan: A 35-year-old man suffered burn injuries after a firecracker spark landed on his clothes while he was trying to stop petrol leaking from his two-wheeler in Sai Raj Colony in the F Cabin area of Kalyan East. He has sustained 18% burn injuries. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mumbai | Silver Rate in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Petrol Price in Mumbai | Diesel Price in Mumbai | CNG Price in Mumbai | LPG Price in Mumbai Stay updated with the latest Mumbai news.
The incident occurred when Sachin Singh was attempting to stop petrol from leaking from his motorcycle. At the same time, a spark from a firecracker fell on his clothes, triggering a fire that quickly engulfed his body. With flames spreading across his clothes, Singh ran onto the road in panic in an attempt to save his life. Alert residents rushed to his rescue, removed his burning clothes and managed to extinguish the fire, preventing further injuries. CCTV footage of the incident captured the dramatic sequence, including the efforts by residents to rescue Singh. A woman relative who rushed to help him also suffered burn injuries after coming in contact with the flames. Following the incident, local residents and relatives consoled the shaken Singh before rushing him to a private hospital, where he is currently undergoing treatment. After learning about the incident, personnel from Kolsewadi police station reached the spot and recorded an entry regarding the incident. Download the TOI App.