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Man burned overnight while working on truck

August 24, 2010|by Jennifer Montenegro | KWCH 12 Eyewitness News

(WICHITA, Kan.) — A man is rushed to the hospital overnight after a truck catches fire.

It happened before 2:30 Tuesday morning in the 3500 block of S. Hiram.

Location of accident

Fire officials say a 22 year old man and his friend were working on his pick-up when the fire started. The fire was out quickly. Investigators think it may have been caused by gasoline fumes near the engine.

The victim suffered burns to his face and chest. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition. He's been upgraded to serious condition. The friend was not hurt.

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