
Teenage boy seriously burnt after 'playing' with petrol
A TEENAGE boy has suffered serious burns to his lower legs after "playing around" with petrol overnight.
The 16-year-old was rushed from Mudjimba to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a serious but stable condition at 10.30pm.
A Queensland Ambulance Service media spokesman said the teen suffered burns to 20 per cent of his lower legs.
"He was in a serious condition but the pain was under control," the spokesman said.
"It was reported he was playing around in a playground with petrol."