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Explosions of E-cigarettes Cause Tire Damage for Australian Drivers

News by 2FIRSTS.ai
Nov.16.2023
Explosions of E-cigarettes Cause Tire Damage for Australian Drivers
Several Australian drivers have had their car tires punctured by discarded e-cigarettes, prompting trips to repair shops.

According to a report by British media Dailymail on November 15th, the increasing number of e-cigarettes being improperly discarded on the streets has resulted in multiple incidents of punctured car tires in Australia, forcing drivers to visit auto repair shops.

 

Mark Hely, a resident of eastern Sydney, has recently witnessed four incidents where e-cigarette batteries caused tires to burst.

 

References:
[1] Disturbing new vape trend costing Aussie drivers hundreds of dollars: 'It's like a bomb that goes off'
Also Read:
[1] New Regulations in Australia to Curb Youth Smoking Habits
[2] Australia to Implement Strictest Regulations on Disposable E-Cigarettes
[3] Strict Anti E-cigarette Regulations Implemented in Western Australia
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