Electric bike battery explosion kills couple and leaves children injured in the UK (Freepik)
A tragedy in Blackpool, UK, resulted in the death of Josh Pearson, 28, and Danielle Bamber, 24, after the explosion of an electric bike battery in the living room of their home.
The incident, which occurred in July and was revealed after a police investigation, also left the couple’s two children injured. The children, aged six and one, were rescued by neighbors and firefighters and taken to the hospital, while Danielle died at the scene and Josh passed away after being taken to the hospital.
Investigations revealed that Josh was storing electric bikes with lithium batteries at home, bought for resale. There is evidence that he was tampering with the batteries, which may have contributed to the explosion.
Neighbors reported hearing loud bangs and screams in the early hours of the morning, while security footage captured flashing lights and crackling sounds before the fire. The tragedy has raised awareness of the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries.
The National Fire Chiefs Council highlighted that deaths in fires caused by these batteries have quadrupled since 2020, and emergency calls have increased by 46% between 2022 and 2023. Counterfeit products are often responsible for such incidents, and experts warn that using original batteries and chargers, although more expensive, can prevent tragedies like this.
Source: O Globo | Photo: Freepik | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
