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Lorry driver seriously injured in gas explosion while cooking in his cab

A 42-year-old lorry driver was seriously injured on Sunday as a result of a gas explosion that appears to have been caused while he was cooking in his cab.

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According to an official police report, the explosion occurred in the cab of a truck parked in the 24 Agip Autohof parking area in Knüllwald-Remsfeld. The 42-year-old truck driver was seriously injured and had to be flown to a special clinic in Dortmund for further care via a rescue helicopter.

Following their initial investigation, officers believe the explosion was a result of the driver cooking in the cab using a gas cylinder.

It goes without saying that the most important thing is the health of the driver. However, the police also noted that the truck was significantly damaged during the accident, which suggests that the explosion was severe.

Is this most unfortunate accident a one-off? Or should using a gas cylinder in the cab be avoided at all costs? Let us know in the comments.


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