Crime & Safety

Boy, Man Burned in Tiverton Camper Explosion

The incident happened on Lawrence Court early Friday morning.

Authorities said a boy and a man were seriously burned when the camper they were in exploded on Lawrence Court early Friday morning.

WPRI.com reported the man was burned all over his body and was transported to Rhode Island Hospital. The boy was burned on his legs and transported to Hasbro Children’s Hospital.

The cause of the explosion was unclear. Authorities said the pair parked the camper at 163 Lawrence Court next to the home of their friend.

Read the full WPRI.com report


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