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Blast survivor is 'lucky bloke'
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| The explosion and fire have destroyed the garage |
A PENSIONER is in hospital after surviving an explosion at his home in Bexleyheath this morning.
Despite having serious burns on his hands and legs Donald Ross came out of his flaming garage and moved his wife's car which was parked on the drive.
The 75-year-old man was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich, and has now been moved to the burns unit at Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead.
His son Dave Ross said: "He seems alright in himself.
"He does not really let things get to him - he is that sort of person.
"I could not believe he has only got burns to his hands and legs.
"He was a lucky bloke."
It is not yet known what caused the explosion in his garage in Heathside Avenue at around 9.55am.
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| Inside the garage after the incident |
Firefighters from Bexley and Erith tackled the resulting blaze which destroyed the man's garage and utility room.
At first a nearby neighbour thought the bang he heard was because of a road accident.
He said: "I came out and saw the garage and my first concern was to see if my neighbour was alright.
"I got Don out, who was badly burned and then I phoned for the fire brigade."
Another one of his neighbours, Eric Kempson, ran across the road to see if he could help after hearing loud bangs.
Mr Kempson, 66, said: "My missus said 'Don's garage is on fire' and all I could see was a big ball of flames.
"There was nothing I could do because it was already being dealt with by the fire brigade.
"When he came out he got his wife's motor and drove it away from the garage and so there is all blood on the steering wheel and gear stick."
5:18pm Saturday 15th March 2008
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CommentPosted by: Austin, Beverley Hills on 9:57pm Sat 15 Mar 08
CAUGHT IN A BLAST , AND HES A LUCKY BLOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!
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CAUGHT IN A BLAST , AND HES A LUCKY BLOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Jade, N/Fleet on 11:36am Mon 17 Mar 08
He might be lucky now, but wait 'til his missus gets hold of him! Blown up the garage and left blood all over her steering wheel and gear stick, yuk. Wishing you a speedy recovery, Mr. Ross, well done for keeping your head in a crisis!
He might be lucky now, but wait 'til his missus gets hold of him! Blown up the garage and left blood all over her steering wheel and gear stick, yuk. Wishing you a speedy recovery, Mr. Ross, well done for keeping your head in a crisis!
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