Man injured after using propane tank for target practice
LONDON, Ont. -- Police say a Shakespeare man was injured after a propane tank being used for target practice exploded.
Perth OPP were called to investigate the explosion after the man was taken to Stratford General Hospital Monday evening.
Police said two men in their mid-20s were at a residence northeast of Shakespeare when the tank exploded.
“They decided to take target practice and use a rifle to shoot at a propane cylinder,” said Const. Kees Wijnands.
“They took turns firing at the cylinder from a distance they thought was safe. After a number of shots, one of the rounds struck the tank, causing the cylinder to explode. Parts of the cylinder flew back, striking one of the males and injuring him.”
The man was treated and released at hospital.
The investigation is continuing.
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