A worker who suffered serious burns after being covered in hot tar following an industrial accident in Toronto has now improved to serious condition, Toronto police say. David Hopkinson says the man was previously in critical condition. Firefighters and paramedics free injured worker from hot tar truck0:37A total of 18 firefighters and four trucks were called to Logan and Danforth Avenues. Firefighters estimated the tar to be as hot as 204 C. They said removing the worker was difficult because he was stuck inside the truck, encased in tar that started to solidify. In all, Toronto Fire Services platoon chief Dave Denysek said the man was trapped for about an hour, suffering severe burns to his head and arms.

Source: CBC News September 27, 2016 18:56 UTC