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Man killed in cigarette accident 

A hospital patient being treated with a flammable gel for a skin condition has died after being engulfed in flames as he lit a cigarette.

It is believed the 60-year-old was smoking on a fire escape at Doncaster Royal Infirmary on Monday.

He was taken to the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield with serious burns but later died.

The hospital is not releasing details, but said: "This is a tragic event. Our hearts go out to his family." 

Margaret Eastwood, who was there with her husband Colin, said she was horrified.

"He should never have been allowed to have a cigarette.

"Hospitals are meant to be no smoking but why was he allowed to have a cigarette? I hope there is a thorough investigation. It sounds horrendous."

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So remember, children.  Don't light up when you're covered in flammable jelly.  I think this'll be  a contender for the Darwin Awards this year!