VietNamNet Bridge – A woman received burns to her face and limbs on Tuesday when a helium tank blew apart, throwing her four metres in Tran Phu Street near Nha Trang City in central Khanh Hoa Province, dantri.com.vn online newspaper reported.

The scene of a helium explosion in Nha Trang City. A woman was burned to the face and limbs. – Photo dantri.com.vn

A witness said the explosion happened at about 6am as students gathered at schools for new-year ceremonies. The victim was pumping helium into a balloon when the gas tank suddenly blew up.    

The victim was Dang Thi Hoa, a 49-year-old balloon vendor, who for 22 years, has left her home in Vinh Hiep Commune to sell balloons at school gates or parks.    

She was later taken to Khanh Hoa General Hospital.  

Nha Trang City police said initial investigation revealed the victim transported 12 helium tanks on her old motorbike.

The cause of the explosion is being investigated by the city police. 

VNS