Car explodes and leaves man with 63% of his body burned in São Pedro da Aldeia

Man is seriously injured after car with gas cylinders explodes A man was seriously injured after an explosion followed by fire in a vehicle carrying five CNG cylinders in the trunk, on the afternoon of this Wednesday (19), in RJ-106, in the Botafogo neighborhood, in São Pedro da Aldeia, in the Lakes Region of Rio. The victim suffered first and second degree burns on approximately 63% of the body and remains in serious condition. It was not officially reported whether the cylinders were full or empty, nor how they were packaged. Police say it is not possible to determine whether the equipment caused the explosion. ? Follow the g1 Região dos Lagos channel on WhatsApp. The incident happened around 4:20 pm. Military police officers passing along the highway found the vehicle on fire and the injured owner. The man was taken to the emergency room. According to São Pedro da Aldeia City Hall, the medical team is working to stabilize the clinical condition. g1 tries to contact family members, but we have not yet heard back. On social media, the victim shares records related to work with the installation and maintenance of CNG systems in vehicles. According to the Fire Department, cylinders of this type should not be transported loose, due to the risk of displacement, impact and damage to equipment during the journey. The packaging must prevent the cargo from moving. CNG is stored under high pressure. In vehicle systems, according to Inmetro, the service pressure is between 200 and 220 kgf/cm². The cylinders and other components used with this fuel must meet technical safety, inspection and conservation requirements. Man was rescued with 63% of his body burned after explosion of Military Police vehicle