A man suffered injuries after his mobile phone exploded while he was on a metro train in Leioa, Vizcaya.
On Monday morning, a man was injured when his mobile phone exploded inside a metro carriage near the Leioa station in Vizcaya. The incident occurred shortly after 8:30 AM, prompting immediate assistance from the Metro Bilbao staff, who attended to the affected passenger and alerted emergency services. An ambulance then arrived at the scene to provide medical attention to the injured individual.
The phone explosion caused smoke to fill the compartment, leading to the evacuation of that particular metro train as a safety precaution. According to the protocols in place for such incidents, the rest of the metro services continued to operate normally without significant disruption. The quick response from the Metro Bilbao team ensured that the situation was promptly managed to avoid further complications.
The incident raises concerns regarding mobile phone safety, particularly regarding battery malfunctions and the potential risks associated with carrying devices on public transport. Authorities may need to reconsider safety measures and provide further guidelines for passengers to mitigate such risks in the future, ensuring the safety of both users and other passengers.
