A MAN was airlifted from Melksham's Party in the Park this afternoon after suffering a burns injury when a gas canister ignited.
It is believed the man suffered burns to his face while trying to fix a problem with the canister during the start of the event at King George V Playing Fields.
The air ambulance was called out at about 2pm and the man was taken to Frenchay Hospital, Bristol. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
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