Boy, 13, suffers burns after phone explodes in his pocket

Boy, 13, suffers burns after phone explodes in his pocket

Joshua Freeman
Joshua Freeman•
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Boy, 13, suffers burns after phone explodes in his pocket

A 13-year-old boy in the Moscow region has suffered burns after his mobile phone exploded in his pocket. The incident left him with second-degree burns on both legs, requiring treatment at a nearby hospital. Doctors, including those from the general hospital, have since stabilized his condition. The boy was rushed to a burn unit following the explosion. On arrival, he was in shock but responded well to treatment. Medical staff confirmed that his injuries were limited to second-degree burns. Doctors now report that he is in stable condition. They also expect no long-term scarring and have ruled out the need for surgery. The boy is currently preparing for discharge from the hospital. Details about the phone's brand, the exact location, or the cause of the explosion remain unverified. Without confirmed reports, further specifics about the incident cannot be provided. The boy's recovery is progressing without complications. His medical team has confirmed that he will not need further surgical intervention. Authorities have yet to release official information about the explosion's cause.

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