THREE people have been taken to hospital after an explosion near Wedderburn caused by faulty oxyacetylene equipment.
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A man in his 40s was flown to the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne in a stable condition, suffering burns.
A man in his 70s and a teenager were taken to Bendigo Health by road ambulance for observation, both in a stable condition.
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Emergency services were called to the incident at Fenton's Creek about 10.30pm on Friday.
Police said the men were using oxyacetalene equipment to cuts steel for a barbecue plate, when faulty equipment caused an explosion.
Officers said it was a timely reminder for all people to check their oxyacetalene equipment before use, for leaks and the like, warning a bigger explosion could have cost lives.\
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Elspeth Kernebone
Accident brought me to journalism, but every day convinces me again that strong media is more important than ever. After a starting off as the sole reporter in a tiny NSW town, I’m loving the teeming metropolis that is Bendigo. Focussed on health, business and education. Got a tip? Email elspeth.kernebone@bendigoadvertiser.com.au.
Accident brought me to journalism, but every day convinces me again that strong media is more important than ever. After a starting off as the sole reporter in a tiny NSW town, I’m loving the teeming metropolis that is Bendigo. Focussed on health, business and education. Got a tip? Email elspeth.kernebone@bendigoadvertiser.com.au.
