A man has burns to around 30 per cent of his body after an explosion at a restaurant in Parramatta.
The explosion happened at around 10pm last night at a Lebanese restaurant on River Road.
Three paramedic road crews and a critical care paramedic were rushed to the scene.
A man in his 30s suffered significant burns, and was placed in an induced coma.
“This patient was in significant pain when we arrived after having suffered burns to around 30 per cent of his body,” NSW Ambulance Inspector Brian Parsell said.
“Burns that involve the head, neck and chest have the potential to threaten a patients airway have the so it was crucial that we transport the patient to the hospital in a timely manner.
“We were able to stabilise the patient and placed him into an induced coma at the scene before transporting him to Concord Hospital for further care.
“This is a reminder to the public of the dangers present when working with commercial and domestic gases, we ask that you please take care around open flames and flammable liquids at all times.”
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