Penske stated that it will cooperate with any investigation conducted by the authorities. All indications are that it was an accident.
They revealed what caused the truck explosion in Addison, Chicago. The video of the blast went viral
Penske stated that it will cooperate with any investigation conducted by the authorities. All indications are that it was an accident.
The only person injured was the truck driver, who sustained minor injuries. There were no fatalities or injuries among the residents, although the material damage was considerable.
At least four houses were affected, and one had to be evacuated due to structural problems resulting from the impact.
The blast caused a significant accumulation of debris that blocked traffic on several streets. The local police worked for hours to clear the area.
The security camera footage shows the power of the explosion and its shockwave. The structure of the truck was completely destroyed.
A quiet morning in Addison County ended in chaos after the explosion of a cargo truck. The security cameras captured the moment of the blast, which affected several homes and caused alarm among residents.
The incident occurred on May 24 at 8:40 and had its epicenter in a residential area of Chicago. The images of the event quickly went viral and revealed the magnitude of the explosion.
The truck, identified as a Penske box truck, exploded while it was heading to a house to carry out a move. The blast surprised residents, who at first thought it was a rehearsal for Memorial Day.
"I thought the fireworks had started early," a neighbor told Action News. "But that explosion was too much."
According to the Addison Fire Protection District, the truck had a propane leak. This leak likely caused a buildup of gas that, upon contact with a spark or heat source, triggered the explosion.