Five young brothers were seriously injured in an explosion that was triggered by a man identified as their father who may have lit a cigarette near a propane tank on Monday in the US state of Minnesota.
The five children aged between 6 and 14 suffered significant burns to their bodies, the Daily Mail reported.
The five boys' older sister, who set up a GoFundMe page to help them, revealed they had to be rushed by air to receive treatment.
In addition to all being intubated, the five brothers, who suffered burns covering 5 to 55 percent of their bodies, will all require surgery.
Fortunately, their lives would not be in danger, although they are still considered in critical condition.
The situation of the man who was identified as their father by the American radio station KROC has not yet been clarified.
The accident reportedly occurred around 12:30 p.m. in a container-like storage unit, the Clearwater County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.
Photos taken at the scene show the interior of the unit completely charred.
“Initial indications are that a propane tank was leaking inside the metal storage unit and when the doors were opened, the adult male lit a cigarette and an explosion occurred,” they said. authorities said.
The accident is still under investigation, with the causes still unclear. Photographs of a propane tank and a barbecue were nevertheless captured by journalists on site.
