Propane tank explosion rocks suburb, damages four homes
In Addison, a suburb of Chicago, a truck explosion occurred, causing damage to four houses. The incident was caught on a surveillance camera.
What do you need to know?
- Where and when did the explosion occur? The explosion happened on Saturday around 11 AM Eastern Time in Addison, a suburb of Chicago.
- What were the consequences of the explosion? Four houses suffered damage, and one person was injured.
- What caused the explosion? Police determined that a leaky propane tank in the truck was the cause.
What were the consequences of the truck explosion?
The incident took place on Saturday morning. A surveillance camera recorded the moment the truck exploded on a street in Addison. Emergency services, including police and firefighters, promptly arrived at the scene.
Due to the explosion, four houses were damaged, and residents of one house had to be evacuated. The vehicle's driver sustained injuries.
What caused the explosion?
According to the police, the explosion was caused by a leaky propane tank in the truck.
The company owning the vehicle stated that the truck was rented by an individual for transporting personal items. They emphasized that their policy prohibits the transport of hazardous materials in their vehicles.
What were the witnesses' reactions?
One witness described the dramatic moment when the truck collided with his neighbour's house, destroying a brick wall.
In an interview with NBC News, he recounted how the truck was pushed directly into his neighbor's house, knocking down a brick wall and narrowly missing her husband, who was lying on the couch.
