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  • Forensic Science
  • Public Health
  • Explosion Safety

Background:

  • Explosion-related fatalities can occur outside of conflict zones.
  • Understanding the causes and nature of civilian explosion deaths is crucial for public safety initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the range and nature of deaths resulting from explosions in a civilian population.
  • To analyze the types of explosions and circumstances leading to fatalities.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective search of autopsy files at Forensic Science SA, Adelaide, Australia.
  • Data collected for cases from July 2000 to June 2017 where death was attributed to an explosion.

Main Results:

  • Twenty explosion-related deaths were identified between 2000 and 2017.
  • Fatalities included 10 accidents, 5 suicides, 2 homicides, and 1 murder-suicide.
  • Explosives, petrol, and flammable gases were the primary agents involved.

Conclusions:

  • Deaths from explosions are rare in civilian populations without significant military or terrorist activity.
  • Accidents in domestic or industrial settings are the most common cause.
  • While suicides are a notable cause, the intent behind petrol-fueled self-immolation explosions may be ambiguous.