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Teenager loses sight in eye after detonator explosion

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A 15-year-old boy has lost the sight in his right eye following an accident with a railway detonator at Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.

The boy and two friends, who were playing at a skate park, are thought to have entered a nearby railway depot and taken a box of detonators which they then threw onto a bonfire.

At least one of the detonators exploded causing the boy severe facial injuries.

Two 17-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of theft and are currently at Southend police station.

The injured boy was taken to Southend Hospital to undergo surgery.

DC Michael Bute from British Transport Police Southend said: “This is a tragic incident, which has had very serious consequences for the youngster involved.

“It does serve to highlight the dangers of trespassing onto any part of the rail network that is not meant for public access.”

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