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- The man was in his 50s
- He is in a stable condition
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By BURNEY WONG
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A man has suffered catastrophic injuries and lost his leg after welding equipment caused a gas bottle explosion in Western Sydney.
NSW Ambulance said the male, in his 50s, suffered injuries to his face and legs on Grevillea Road, Chester Hill just before 12.30pm on Monday.
‘He had facial injuries as well as serious shrapnel wounds on his leg,’ the spokesman said.
Witnesses saw smoke and heard a loud explosion that echoed across multiple streets before contacting emergency services.
Fire and Rescue NSW said on arrival, crews found no active fire, but discovered one person suffering serious injuries.
The explosion was believed to have been linked to a welding accident although the welding gas bottle did not explode.
Two fire engines and eight firefighters were on scene as well as four ambulance crews including an aeromedical team with critical care paramedics.
‘Specialist HAZMAT firefighters conducted atmospheric testing using gas detectors, with no issues or hazards identified,’ a Fire and Rescue NSW spokesman said.
A man has suffered catastrophic injuries and lost his leg after welding equipment caused a gas bottle explosion on Grevillea Road, Chester Hill
The man was transported to Royal North Shore Hospital and is in a serious but stable condition.
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