Dwayne Bell, 17, with his face blackened and skin peeling away after the March 2021 blast at a steel yard. (Dwayne Bell via SWNS)
Dwayne Bell; SWNS
A teenage apprentice who was turned into a "human fireball" in a workplace explosion which melted part of his nose and ear has secured a six-figure payout.
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Dwayne Bell before his accident. (Dwayne Bell via SWNS)
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Dwayne Bell, 17 showing his injuries from burns when in hospital. (Dwayne Bell via SWNS)
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Dwayne Bell, 17 showing his injuries from burns when in hospital. (Dwayne Bell via SWNS)
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