In the Sawner area of Nagpur, Maharashtra, a 9-year-old boy was severely injured in an accident. The boy was playing with a makeshift battery-operated fan when the battery exploded, causing critical injuries. He was immediately taken to the hospital in an emergency.
The child's name is Chirag Praveen Patil. Chirag lives with his family in the railway quarters of the Sawner Railway Station area in Nagpur. On Thursday evening, he was playing with some electronic items at home. He attached some paper pieces to a small fan and connected it to a battery to make it spin like a fan.
Prompt Reaction After the Accident
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When the child brought the fan close to his face for air, the battery exploded. This caused severe injuries to the child. Upon hearing the explosion, neighbors quickly took Chirag to the local government hospital where he is currently being treated.
Doctors at the hospital have reported the child's condition as critical. Chirag has sustained severe injuries to his ears and head. He is a fourth-grade student, and his father works at a water cooling company in Sawner, Nagpur.
Child's Condition Remains Critical in Hospital
Neighbors mentioned that Chirag and his older brother often played with electronics, but this time the battery explosion led to severe injuries. Chirag is undergoing treatment at the hospital, where his condition remains critical. The neighbors also noted that the battery that exploded was made in China.
