Car explodes after driver sprays too much air freshener and lights cigarette


In Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, a gentleman's car exploded after he reportedly sprayed "excessive" amount of air freshener and then lit a cigarette. From the BBC News:


Gas from the spray ignited, blew out the windscreen and windows and buckled the doors but the man escaped with only minor injuries.


Police said the incident in Halifax on Saturday "could've been worse" and warned people to follow safety advice.