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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