Sunday People

Man hurt in car fire hell

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A MAN suffered severe burns when his car burst i nto flames with him trapped in the driver’s seat.

The victim, who had burns to his face, arms, hands and upper body, was parked at a seaside hotel.

It was not known whether the fire was caused by a f a ul t or started deliberate­ly or if anyone else was involved.

The man, found outside the Sussex Hotel in BexhillOn-sea, East Sussex, was taken to Conquest Hospital in nearby Hastings.

It was understood he may be transferre­d to specialist burns hospital Queen Victoria East Grinstead.

Police were last night investigat­ing the incident.

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