Antequera man dies after accidentally setting himself alight

Antequera man dies after accidentally setting himself alight
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By m.p. - Nov 24, 2009 - 11:17 AM
He lit a cigarette after using rubbing alcohol to help his aches and pains

Carlos Haya Hospital in Málaga - EFE

A 47 year old man from Antequera died in hospital in last Friday, two weeks after he was seen enveloped in flames on a street in the San Juan district of the town. Named by Diario Sur as J.V.C., he suffered burns to 80% of his body, and was transferred from Antequera’s district hospital for specialised care in the Carlos Haya Hospital in Málaga.

It was initially thought that he had intentionally set himself alight, but police investigations have now shown that his death was accidental. Detectives from the National Police determined that he had bought rubbing alcohol from a local store on the day it happened, 6th November, which, when infused with rosemary, is a traditional remedy for aches and pains.

He is reported to have gone into the street after rubbing the alcohol on his body, lit a cigarette, and accidentally set himself alight.

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