An 11-year-old Motueka suffered burns to his face and upper
body when a gas bottle being used for a barbecue exploded.
The incident occurred near the Kaiteriteri Motor Camp about
8pm.
An ambulance spokeswoman said the boy suffered significant
burns to his head, face, shoulders and torso
He was treated on-board the Nelson Marlborough Rescue
Helicopter by an intensive care paramedic on his way to
Nelson Hospital.
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