A 65-year-old man was seriously burned after setting himself on fire this Sunday in Nanterre (Hauts-de-Seine).

The tragedy occurred around 6 p.m., in a gas station located on avenue Georges-Clemenceau, reports

Le Parisien

.

According to witnesses, the victim filled a can of fuel and then doused himself with it, before lighting the fire.

Passers-by did everything to help her before help arrived.

The sexagenarian was then taken care of by the firefighters and the Samu.

An open investigation

After receiving first aid on the spot, he was rushed to Saint-Louis hospital in Paris.

The victim's body was completely burned.

An investigation has been opened.

According to the first elements, the man would be suffering from psychiatric disorders.

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