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Original Article

Burns in Automobile Accidents

Pages 104-108 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

In a series of 94 Swedish road accidents with cars catching fire, 72 persons sustained burns (mortality 53%). The most violent fire occurred when the fuel tank was damaged. This happened in 80% of those cars with front fuel tank. By comparing 42 fires in front tank cars with 49 in rear tank cars, the following facts could be established: Although front tank cars in Sweden constitute only 20% of all passenger cars, they are responsible for 46% of the fires, 80% of the burns, and 88% of the fatal burns.

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