Tank explosion on truck showers Doral road with debris

No injuries reported after tank explodes in truck bed

DORAL, Fla. — Debris was sent flying and roads closed after an acetylene tank exploded while sitting in the back of a pick-up truck in Doral.

The explosion occurred just after 2 p.m. near Northwest 36th Street and Northwest 87th Avenue. It’s thought a traffic accident caused the tank to explode.

Debris from tank explosion on pick-up truck seen from Sky 10

Parts of the tank and truck bed could be seen from Sky 10 sitting on the road and a nearby yard nearly 30 feet away from where the Ford pick-up truck came to a stop.

No injuries have been reported and all streets have reopened after originally being shut down on Northwest 36th Street between 84th and 87 Avenue.

Copyright 2020 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

About The Author
Christian De La Rosa

Christian De La Rosa

Christian De La Rosa joined Local 10 News in April 2017 after spending time as a reporter and anchor in Atlanta, San Diego, Orlando and Panama City Beach.