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Man injured in lighter explosion near University Hospital

Heard on: Albemarle VA Hospital Group Calls
01:07
00:00
UVA, that's out for Albemarle County Medic 30.
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Hospital Dr, University of Virginia, VA 22903
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel responded to a 61-year-old man who suffered a deep head avulsion and partial ear loss from a suspected butane lighter refill explosion. The incident occurred near the University of Virginia Hospital. The patient appeared stable and was being transported for further evaluation.

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