A forklift caught fire and exploded on the production floor of an aluminum plant in Bratsk, in Siberia's Irkutsk region, on Wednesday, November 11, leaving its driver seriously injured.
Forklift Explosion in Siberia
Forklift Explodes at Siberian Aluminum Plant
The driver was seriously injured when his forklift caught fire and exploded on the production floor of an aluminum plant in Bratsk, Russia.
Security cameras captured the incident. The footage shows the forklift driving through the production area during routine work when flames suddenly break out around the vehicle. Within moments, thick smoke begins to rise, followed by a powerful explosion that spreads fire and sends sparks across the area.
The moment the forklift exploded at the plant| צילום: Photo: Social media
The driver was taken for medical treatment. According to Russian media reports, he suffered burns covering about 85 percent of his body.
The blast also damaged production areas of the plant. Firefighters were called to the scene and worked for about an hour to bring the blaze under control.
The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation. According to preliminary findings, investigators are examining whether a fault in the forklift's electrical system may have sparked the fire and the explosion.
