Man Injured After Using Propane Tank For Target Practice

Posted April 20, 2010 1:26 pm.

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Police say a southwestern Ontario man was injured by shrapnel after the propane tank he was using for rifle target practice exploded.

The man from Shakespeare, Ont., east of Stratford, was injured Monday night. Police say two young men were shooting at the tank when a rifle shot found its mark and caused an explosion.

Pieces of the cylinder flew back at the men, injuring one of them.

He was taken to Stratford General Hospital and has since been treated for his injuries and released.

No word yet if any charges will be laid.

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