Exploding gas cannister almost hits binman after being disposed of with household waste

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Watch the frightening moment a binman was almost hit by an exploding gas cannister.

CCTV footage shows two men clearing bins in a close on May 14, when a gas cannister flies through the air - forcing one to take evasive action. The alarming video has been shared to urge people to be more careful when disposing of rubbish.

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The incident, which happened in Slough, Berkshire, has been branded ‘unnecessary and dangerous’, which could have easily been avoided by taking the cannister to a recycling centre.

Councillor Gurcharan Singh Manku, of Slough Borough Council, said: “The crew was lucky today as it was only their quick reflexes that saved them from potentially serious injuries. I would hate to think of what would have happened if they had not reacted so quickly or if there had been a child or even a local resident nearby who ended up being struck.”

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