A YOUNG man has been flown to a city hospital for specialist treatment after suffering severe burns in a back burning explosion.
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Emergency services rushed to an Inverell property about 3pm on Christmas Eve after reports a man, believed to be aged in his 20s, had been seriously injured.
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was urgently tasked to the scene with a critical care crew on board.
The chopper's team and Ambulance NSW paramedics treated the young man for severe burns and stabilised him for transport.
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A spokesperson from the Westpac helicopter said the man was injured when there was an unexpected explosion while he was back burning at the property.
He was flown to the Royal Brisbane Hospital for specialist treatment that afternoon, December 24.
He was reportedly in a serious but stable condition at the time.
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Police and crime reporter at the Newcastle Herald. Email: afalkenmire@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Police and crime reporter at the Newcastle Herald. Email: afalkenmire@austcommunitymedia.com.au
