Southwest Airlines has confirmed to CBS News that the intense summer heat is causing soda cans to burst after being loaded onto some of its flights. Airline officials reported a series of incidents where cans of carbonated drinks have ruptured, often during opening, resulting in onboard messes and about 20 employee injuries so far this summer.
The incidents have led to several hand injuries among flight attendants, including one requiring stitches. Southwest noted that while such injuries were reported last year, the issue seems more frequent this summer, drawing increased attention.
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