Lover threatens to break up, male worker sets himself on fire

H thought her boyfriend was just threatening her like the previous times, but she didn't expect that this time L. would actually set herself on fire.

On October 31, Yen Phong District Police (Bac Ninh) said that the young man who doused himself in gasoline and set himself on fire was Luong Van L, 20 years old, from Dong Trieu, Quang Ninh. His actions stemmed from boredom with his love life.

According to the police, L. had a relationship with a girl named Mai Thi H. (18 years old, from Thanh Hoa). They both worked at the same company in Yen Phong Industrial Park and lived near each other. During their relationship, many conflicts arose between the two, and L. threatened to commit suicide many times.

Mr. Luong Van L - the man who burned himself because of sadness in love

On October 30, H. went to the rented room to talk with L., hoping to end the relationship. At this time, L. went to buy a bottle of gasoline and then threatened to burn herself if they broke up. H thought her boyfriend was just threatening like the previous times, but unexpectedly, this time L. actually set herself on fire.

L. was then taken to Yen Phong District General Hospital by local people for emergency treatment. After first aid, L. was transferred to Bac Ninh Provincial General Hospital and then to the Central Burn Hospital.

Currently, the victim is out of danger.

According to CAND