2 men injured by blast as they played with WWII artillery shell
2 men injured by blast as they played with WWII artillery shell
Two Polish men in their 60s seem to have learned the hard way that handling old WWII shells while intoxicated can have consequences.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article appears mostly accurate based on the limited information provided and the available sources. The main claim about the incident is plausible, although details about the men's intoxication and the shell's origin are difficult to verify directly with the provided sources. The language used is slightly sensationalized, contributing to a minor bias.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Two Polish men in their 60s were injured by an exploding WWII artillery shell.
- Assessment: Likely accurate. While no source directly confirms this specific incident, the general danger of WWII artillery shells is well-established (1, 2, 3, 4). The lack of direct confirmation prevents a higher accuracy score.
- Claim: The men were intoxicated while handling the shell.
- Assessment: Unverified. None of the provided sources confirm or deny this claim. It is presented as a likely factor in the incident, but without external verification, its accuracy is uncertain.
- Claim: The incident occurred in Glubczyce, Poland.
- Assessment: Unverified. None of the provided sources confirm or deny this claim. Its accuracy is uncertain.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1, 2, 3, and 4 generally confirm the dangers associated with artillery shells and WWII remnants.
- The article's claim about intoxication is unverified by the provided sources.