Man Burns Himself in Vatican

TEMPO.CO, Vatican - A man has been found under heavy fire at Saint Peter Square at Vatican yesterday. Officals stated that the 51-year-old man-on-fire, suffering severe burn injury in upper body, was then rushed to a hospital.

It remains unclear, though, the motive of the burning man. However, he was found carrying his daughter's phone number during the shocking incident. Shortly after the incident, Vatican police shut down the square for investigation.

Vatican official statement reads that a Jesuit Father and two police oficers were helping the man, attempting to extinguish the fire. The two officers were then receiving medical attention due to smoke suffocation and burned injury.

AP | THE GUARDIAN | SITA PLANASARI AQUADINI

You Might Also Like