hospital yesterday after an electric panel exploded in his face. The 26-year-old Devonshire man was working on the panel when it "arced'', causing a large flash that engulfed his head and shoulders.

A Police spokesman said the man suffered severe multiple burns to his eyes, face, neck, shoulders and right hand when the accident occurred just after 5 p.m.

There is concern for the injuries to the man's eyes, the spokesman said. He was expected to remain in hospital overnight.