Shocking moment man drops car tyre and it explodes in his face…sending him flying

THIS is the moment a car tyre explodes in a man’s face – catapulting him into the air, off the ground.

The video, posted on LiveLeaks, shows a man attempting to move the rubber tyre in what appears be a garage, before it blows up.

4

4

The impact propels the unsuspecting victim off his feet, launching him into the air, before knocking him to the floor.

Related stories

GET OUT OF THE CAR!

Dramatic moment 'fugitive pimp who kidnapped three prostitutes' is surrounded by armed police

BUGGY STUPID

Shocking footage shows mum risk tots' lives as she wheels pram across busy dual carriageway

IN A FLAP

Watch incredible footage after seagull slams into helicopter cockpit at 1,500 ft - sending it plummeting 800 ft

PUNCHES ON THE PLAYGROUND

Shocking moment rampaging PE teacher attacks his ex-lover colleague in front of dozens of horrified students

Presumably the tyre has been pumped with too much air, causing the incident.

4

4

Tyres can explode if they are over-inflated and pressure builds up inside the rubber.

An expert said: “Although not common, it is a very dangerous accident.

"Mechanics should always take special measure when involved in such a job, using either a wire cage or safety straps.”