Exploded in the living room, 20-year-old fights for life: Police release details of the horror in Bosiljevo

A serious explosion in Bosiljevo, Croatia, has left a 20-year-old man in critical condition. The incident occurred on August 3rd around 5:52 PM in the living room of a house.

Authorities believe the young man was handling an improvised explosive device or explosives of military origin when it detonated. He sustained severe, life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to a hospital. His 62-year-old father also suffered serious injuries, while a 22-year-old sustained minor injuries.

The blast caused extensive damage to the wooden house and affected nearby property and vehicles. Police and explosive ordnance disposal teams are continuing their investigation at the scene to determine the exact nature of the device and the circumstances surrounding the explosion.

This incident highlights the dangers associated with handling unknown explosive materials. The ongoing investigation aims to shed light on how the device was obtained and why it was being handled.