A car driver in Maryland, USA, was in danger of suffering severe burns when, while he was in his car, he had a lit cigarette and tried to disinfect his hands with an antiseptic for… coronavirus.
The car was completely destroyed by the fire while he managed to escape with minor injuries, although he suffered burns.
ICYMI (~530p) vehicle fire at Federal Plaza, 12200blk Rockville Pike, near Trader Joe’s & Silver Diner, @mcfrs PE723, M723, AT723 & FM722 were on scene (news helicopter video) pic.twitter.com/TeAynaGsgp
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) May 13, 2021
(5/13) Rockville, MD, hand sanitizer & lighted cigarette start fire in an occupied car, Driver was able to escape the vehicle while onlookers called 911. The patient suffered from NLT 1st & 2nd degree burns on his hands & inner thighs & transported to hospital https://t.co/eJEMD9ODwR pic.twitter.com/Eu9N5ytyvx
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) May 14, 2021
