Sunday, May 14, 2006

Only In New Zealand...

FLATULENCE SETS HOSPITAL ON FIRE

A PATIENT'S flatulence has been blamed for bringing his hemorrhoid operation to a fiery end. The man suffered minor burns in a brief but dramatic operating theatre fire.
The patient was at the Southern Cross Hospital in Invercargill, New Zealand, to have hemorrhoids removed when the accident happened.
A hospital source said there was a sort of flash fire. The hospital confirmed a fire did occur, and has ordered an investigation.

The Sydney Morning Herald, May 14 2006.

2 comments:

Noodle said...

Mr. Flitcroft, please step down. I believe the world has found itself a new 'wrong arse'.

Sarah said...

I'm worried about what on earth ignited this poor chap's fuel. Bron, perhaps you can shed some light?

Also Noodle- take that back about Flit please! (Don't worry Flit, I'll defend your title as wrong arse. There may be wronger but none that effect our immediate atmosphere quite as frequently and fragrantly as yours.)