By Troy Gillard - Red Deer News Now

Three seriously burned in Red Deer car wash accident

Aug 19, 2017 | 11:37 AM

RED DEER, AB – Three men suffered serious burns in a workplace accident in north Red Deer Friday afternoon. 

Two of them were in life-threatening condition while the third was in potentially life-threatening condition, according to Red Deer Emergency Services platoon chief Sheldon Christensen. 

All three victims are said to be men in their 20s. 

A STARS Air Ambulance spokesperson says they flew one man to Foothills Hospital in Calgary Friday after 5 p.m. suffering from life-threatening burn injuries.

The incident took place at Lazer Car Wash at 6104 67A Street.

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The three were handling a flammable chemical used to clean tires near an open flame when the explosion happened, Christensen said.