Man injured after can explosion while burning trash, Rose Hill NC


A 69-year-old man near Pasture Branch Rd in Rose Hill was hit in the chest by an exploding can while burning trash and lost consciousness. He is now awake and talking. Emergency medical services have been dispatched to assist.
Audio|Source: Duplin County Fire and EMS
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Duplin County, Medics 7, Medics 7, need you to respond to near Pasture Branch Rd, Rose Hill, 69-year-old male, passed out.
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Duplac County clear, 917.
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Sublimatic 7 is respondent.
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Medics 7 responding.
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Your response is going to be emergent, 918.
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Good County,
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Medic 7. Good.
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Time 4Mill is responsive at this time talking.
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He is sitting in a chair.
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He was burning some trash and he believes a can may have gotten hot and exploded and hit him in the chest and knocked him out.
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He is alert this time talking.
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Thank you. Thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Near Pasture Branch Rd, Rose Hill, NC 28458
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