Massive Truck Explosion in Illinois Damages Homes [VIDEO]

This is absolutely wild—a box truck passing through a quiet neighborhood in Illinois exploded while transporting propane tanks.

Imagine just enjoying your weekend and all of a sudden your home rattles like the biggest earthquake just shook your home.  That's how a ton of homeowners felt over the weekend after a massive explosion in a suburban neighborhood left tons traumatized.

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In Addison, Illinois, someone had rented a box truck to move personal belongings, when the most unexpected, unthinkable thing happened to them during transport.

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You can see the truck making its way through the neighborhood when the back of the truck explodes.  Within seconds, debris flies everywhere, homes are damaged from flying debris, and eventually the driver is rushed to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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According to a release from Addison PD, there was no indication of suspicious activity, with the incident being ruled an accident with a propane tank leaking in the back of the truck.  Though only the driver had minor injuries, no other residents were physically hurt after the explosion.

There was, however, structural damage to many homes in the neighborhood, and one home had to be evacuated for "potential collapse".  The wall of that home was pushed multiple feet inward after being struck by debris.

"Penske added that "explosive, flammable or otherwise hazardous materials should not be transported in a consumer rental moving truck" under its rental agreement. "Penske will cooperate fully with any further investigation by law enforcement," the company added." [people]

 

Next time you're debating transporting propane tanks in a box truck, or a friend tells you it's okay to do it, don't do it.  Don't even think about attempting.  This is how you will probably end up.