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Star Wars Fans Hopsitalized After Lightsaber Accident

Posted By Britany on May 24, 2005

Sky News reports on a tragic accident involving a couple of Star Wars fans:

Two people have been left with severe burns after their home-made Star Wars light sabre exploded and showered them in petrol.

Mark Webb and Shelley Mandiville are thought to have filled a fluorescent tube with fuel to imitate the screen weapon.

But their clothing caught fire during the mock fight in woodland near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, leaving Mr Webb with 40% burns.

Police said both he and Ms Mandiville, 17, were in a critical condition in hospital in Chelmsford, Essex.

A spokesman said fire crews called to the woodland found the pair on the ground.

Police think they had been filming themselves at the time.

You can read more at Sky News, The Scotsman, BBC News & ITV News.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Mark and Shelley, and we wish them a speedy recovery.

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