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Watch moment e-bike explodes in garden shed

Moment charging e-bike blows up garden shed
  • An e-bike left charging overnight exploded, causing a garden shed to burst into flames.
  • The explosion was caused by the e-bike's lithium-ion battery.
  • Footage of the incident, showing smoke rising from the shed, was shared by Nottinghamshire City Council.
  • The local authority issued a warning about e-bike and e-scooter safety, particularly during the festive season.
  • Nottinghamshire City Council urged both current owners and potential buyers to exercise caution with these devices.
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