Deflagration in the garage: 30-year-old seriously injured - 10,000 euros in damage!

Deflagration in the garage: 30-year-old seriously injured - 10,000 euros in damage!

In Wagenhofen, a small district in the Neuburg-Schrobenhausen district, there was a serious incident in a garage on Monday afternoon. A deflagration caused great excitement when two people, a 30-year-old and a 59-year-old woman, suffered injuries, some of them serious. The incident occurred during renovation work on an oil drum that was to be converted into a fire barrel. According to Augsburger Allgemeine, the explosion occurred around 1 p.m. because work with a plasma cutter ignited a dangerous air-gasoline mixture.

The magnitude of the explosion was enormous. The lid of the bin was thrown with full force through a closed window, which puts the damage at around 10,000 euros. While the 30-year-old suffered severe burns in the incident and was flown to Munich in a rescue helicopter, the 59-year-old also suffered serious injuries and was taken to the Neuburg Clinic by the emergency services.

The consequences of the explosion

The explosion not only results in physical injuries, but also a significant property-related burden on the residents in the area. The exact cause of the mishap remains under investigation by authorities. Such accidents highlight the importance of safety precautions when working with fire and explosive substances. There have been similar incidents in the past that give food for thought.

A fire department spokesman emphasized that this is very dangerous handling of materials that can quickly lead to serious accidents if handled improperly. The people affected were very lucky that the injuries were not more serious. This event will certainly concern local residents for some time to come and it is to be hoped that no further similar incidents occur.

Fortunately, the rescue workers reacted promptly and quickly treated the injured. The operation once again showed how well the cooperation between the various rescue services works. Now it's time to accompany the injured on the road to recovery and wish them a speedy recovery.

For everyone involved and the residents in Wagenhofen, the incident is a real wake-up call to rethink and, above all, pay attention to safety standards when it comes to work in your own home. You can never be too careful!