Teenager almost dies after being hit by eggs

A teenager who is allergic to dairy products suffered a potentially fatal reaction after being pelted with eggs in the street.

Sandy Main, 16, struggled to breathe after the eggs, which were thrown from a passing car, caused his body to go into anaphylactic shock.



He was taken to hospital by ambulance, where doctors gave him oxygen and steroids to treat the reaction.

Anaphylactic shock is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction which can happen within minutes of coming into contact with an allergen like eggs, nuts or milk.