The device exploded when Polka she was just using it. The explosion caused serious injuries to the 20-year-old's face; a woman has, among others, broken tooth.
The incident took place in Palermo Piazza Olivella. The 20-year-old was vacationing there with her boyfriend. People nearby told the media that they initially thought it was a firecracker or even a gunshot.
The accident was noticed by nearby owners restaurant. They immediately called an ambulance. The woman was taken to hospital, where she is undergoing tests.
A fatal accident while on holiday. The Polish woman was seriously injured
The probable cause of the explosion was short circuit in the battery. Prices of similar devices range from PLN 100 to PLN 400.
In 2022, a similar incident occurred in Bedale in North Yorkshire in Great Britain.
The e-cigarette then exploded in the mouth of a 39-year-old man. In an interview with the media, the man reported that there was “full of blood” everywhere. He lost part of his teeth, suffered serious burns and tongue injuries.
– My mouth was distorted, I couldn't scream for help – said the 39-year-old. The man passed lip reconstruction Today he doesn't smoke and warns everyone against e-cigarettes.
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