Oil drum explodes in motorcycle workshop leaving worker with serious burns
Published date: Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:15:14 +0700A used oil drum exploded without warning inside a workshop and engulfed a mechanic in a fireball as his colleagues scrambled to escape in Brazil.
Reports said the worker was standing beside a machine near the container when the blast erupted on August 17, sending flames across the floor and forcing others inside the building to run for the exit.
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Brazil |
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17/08/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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Duration: 01:15 |
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