Driver suffers burns after 4WD explodes twice after leaving petrol station
A man has suffered burns after his 4WD exploded twice north of Adelaide on Christmas Day.
The driver was lucky to escape when the vehicle caught fire on Peachey Rd in Davoren Park, outside a local church where dozens were enjoying breakfast, just after 10am.
Witnesses rushed to help the man when the explosion occurred.
The force sent debris flying more than 200m.
The explosion also sparked a grassfire in a median strip and residential backyard, which witnesses rushed to contain with garden hoses before fire crews arrived.
The driver had only just filled up his car at a local petrol station about 100m from the scene.
Witnesses said they saw the man’s legs were on fire when he exited the 4WD.
The Ford Territory 4WD was not insured.
