a middle aged man burned like hell this Tuesday afternoon in downtown Cartagenacite police sources. The person, who could not resist severe burns, died at the scene.. What happened is reminiscent of what happened ten years ago, when a man set himself on fire and died on Avenida de la Libertad in the Region’s capital, Murcia.
Eyewitnesses to the incident in the port city said the man doused with gasoline And caught fire with a lighter inside Santa Florentina Street. Some of the pedestrians They tried to extinguish the flames with clothes and even a fire extinguisher.. stayed unconscious, with severe burns and lies on the ground. Those who were there informed the emergency service.
A. ambulanceas well as police officers and citizens Cartagena Firefighters. Displaced medical workers were only able to confirm the death.
What happened had a great impact on those who witnessed it. “Terrible, terrible, at first I thought it was a Carnival attraction”One witness wrote on his social networks, adding that what happened “looked like a science fiction movie.”
Similar events in the region
A middle-aged man in 2022 He doused himself with gasoline and threatened to kill himself by setting himself on fire. At the door of the immigration office, Murcia. The events took place after half past twelve. Eyewitnesses say the man He poured gasoline on his bodyBut quick intervention security guards And agents between National Police He ensured that the incident did not escalate. The flame did not burn. However, those present poured water on the man to remove the gas station he had spilled.
In September 2013, A man burned himself to death in the heart of the Murcian capitalAccording to eyewitnesses, on Avenida de la Libertad, apparently in protest because social services had taken his daughters from him. posters the one he carries. This person too He died as a result of very serious burns. caused this.
You can ask for help
If you are in crisis or have thoughts of suicide, you can call 112 and get instant help from a professional team 24 hours a day, every day of the year. You can also go to a health center or hospital for help. HE Phone of Hope in MurciaOn the other hand, 968 343 400and there is always someone on the other side of the issue willing to listen and even offer advice if you want.