Explosions of E-cigarettes Cause Tire Damage for Australian Drivers

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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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