Young Man Battles for Life After Accidentally Drinking Gasoline at Lumley Beach
Salamatu Y. Kamara A young man is battling for his life in Lumley after reportedly ingesting an unknown liquid substance found in a plastic bottle at the beach.
The victim, who identified himself as Minkailu Jalloh, said the incident occurred while he was collecting used plastic bottles at the beach. According to Jalloh, he came across a bottle containing a liquid that appeared to be beer and decided to take a sip.
He explained that shortly after drinking the substance, he realized it was gasoline, after which he began experiencing severe pain in his throat and stomach.
Jalloh said the incident happened a few days ago, and since then, his condition has continued to deteriorate. He added that he has not yet received medical attention, leaving him in critical condition as he struggles to survive.
The incident has raised concerns about public safety and the dangers of improperly disposed hazardous substances in public spaces.
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