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Worker loses leg in oxygen tank explosion in Sultan Kudarat
A 35-year-old worker in Tacurong City sustained severe injuries Wednesday when an oxygen tank he was refilling suddenly exploded. The blast resulted in the amputation of his right leg, authorities said.
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The incident occurred at approximately 11:20 a.m. in Purok 8, Barangay Poblacion, according to the Police Regional Office 12 (PRO-12). The worker was refilling the oxygen tank at a residential property when the equipment unexpectedly detonated, causing traumatic injuries.
Responding authorities were alerted to the scene following the explosion. Medical personnel transported the injured worker to a nearby medical facility for emergency treatment. The severity of the blast necessitated the amputation of his right leg.
Police officials are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident. Preliminary assessments suggest the explosion may have resulted from equipment malfunction or improper handling procedures, though authorities have not yet determined the precise cause.
The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns regarding the handling and maintenance of pressurized gas containers in residential and commercial settings across the region.