Viral Social Media Challenge Leaves 9-Year-Old With Severe Burns In Lancaster: Police

A 9-year-old boy suffered severe burns after his older brother poured boiling water on him during a viral TikTok prank, police announced on Tuesday, Aug. 5.

The incident happened on Tuesday, July 29, when a 12-year-old boy boiled water in a microwave and dumped it on his 9-year-old brother while he slept, according to Lancaster Township police.

The victim sustained serious burns to his neck and chest and was rushed to the Lehigh Burn Center for treatment, authorities said…

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