Woman shocked after washing machine explodes in the kitchen

While some were appalled by the unexpected explosion, others expressed relief that no one was injured during the incident.

By Srimoyee Chowdhury

PUBLISHED APRIL 01, 2021 2:00 AM

The internet is full of incidents that can make one scary and stunned. This post of a shocking explosion shared by a mother from Scotland is going to leave you feeling similar. The incident posted on Laura Birrell’s Facebook page may make you shudder

“I’ve heard many times that you don’t leave your washing machine on when you leave the house. Well, today I’m glad I didn’t go anywhere when my machine literally exploded, ”reads the first few lines of the stock. The post then describes how the machine was switched on and running and no one was grateful. “With a glass sink, I thought I had gone off a bomb, glass everywhere. This is the machine drum that exploded through the countertop and drainer. Luckily I was there when smoke appeared and quickly turned it off. Not the best Sunday for sure. But I’ll never leave a wash again when I’m out and about. I can’t even imagine what the result would be if I, Warren or Mark were in the kitchen at the time, ”he adds.

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The post shared on March 28th received over 450 shares and multiple comments. While some were appalled by the unexpected explosion, others expressed relief that no one was injured during the incident. Many wrote that they would never leave a running washing machine unattended.

“OMG Laura, this is awful. Glad you were away and home to quickly turn it off. What a shock you must have, ”wrote a Facebook user. “Jesus, how creepy! I never leave kitchen appliances on when I’m out – not even the slow cooker. Thank goodness nobody was in the kitchen, ”commented another.

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