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Olivia Williams

Stranger spots hairdresser in danger before rushing over to help

A stranger rushed to help a hairdresser after she said she was 'electrocuted'.

The stylist said that a hairdryer 'blew up' in her hand and 'electrocuted' her while she was at work in Ellesmere Port.

Following the incident she said she was left with a 'swollen hand with lots of bruises and exit marks' and and had gone to hospital.

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The hairdresser said she now wants to say thank you to a kind-stranger who rushed to her aid.

She said she only caught the woman's first name due to the 'shock of everything', however wanted to let her know that she was doing 'absolutely fine'.

Posting on a local Facebook group, she said: "Just want to say a massive thank you to the girl that came and helped me today when my hair dryer blew up in my hand and electrocuted me in work.

"She did tell me her name but I only remember her first name being Emma through the shock of everything.

"I just want her to know I’m absolutely fine now, just got a swollen hand with lost of bruises and exit marks!

"I really really appreciate your help."

The post received a large reaction with many people liking and commenting by sending their well wishes to the woman.

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