A Soda Can Explosion Left a 5-Year-Old Severely Injured—Here’s What You Should Never Store in Your Freezer
Accidents happen in an instant—but when they involve children, the results can be devastating. In Shanghai, a 5-year-old boy suffered serious facial injuries and needed 38 stitches after a soda can exploded in his hands. The reason? A common kitchen habit many of us rarely question—putting carbonated drinks in the freezer.The soda had been placed in the freezer to chill quickly. But once the boy opened it, built-up pressure inside the can caused it to explode, slicing his face with sharp metal edges. What was meant to be a harmless refreshment became a medical emergency and a traumatic experience for his family.
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