A man in Northeast Thailand died after his e-cigarette exploded while he was fishing.
According to Nong Bua Lamphu City Police, forensic officers discovered severe wounds to the victim’s mouth, face, chest, and left hand.
The forensic report confirmed that three shards of metal lodged in his chest were parts of the exploded e-cigarette.
The battery had detonated with such force that the shrapnel pierced his lungs and heart, causing fatal internal injuries.
Nong Bua Lamphu City Police expressed condolences to the victim’s family and urged people to quit using e-cigarettes.
The autopsy concluded that the victim died instantly from the blast, marking Thailand’s first confirmed fatality from an exploding vape.
Source: The Thaiger