Stuntman has lucky escape

Stockholm - A stuntman had a lucky escape in Sweden when he set himself on fire and dived into a swimming pool - but missed the…

Stockholm - A stuntman had a lucky escape in Sweden when he set himself on fire and dived into a swimming pool - but missed the water and plummeted 33 feet to the ground.

Thousands of spectators watched horrified as the 28-year-old entertainer continued to burn on the ground for about 10 seconds before the flames were extinguished.

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