Shockwaves were felt throughout the western suburbs on Saturday morning when a truck carrying a leaky propane tank went kaboom! The explosion caused damage to nearby homes and cars, leaving residents in shock. Let’s dive into the details of this explosive incident.
When did this madness go down? Well, according to the authorities, the explosion went boom at around 8:43 a.m. on Saturday. Where did the chaos unfold? Police spilled the beans that the truck decided to blow its lid while cruising down Wood Dale Road in Addison. The Addison Police Department swooped in to the rescue at the 300 block of North Wood Dale Road. And guess what? Wood Dale Road north of Lake Street had to throw up the closed sign, causing major traffic headaches. But hey, the good news is that the road is expected to reopen sometime on Sunday afternoon.
So, what caused all this mayhem? Apparently, the truck was carrying a leaky propane tank in the back, which led to the big boom. Word on the street is that it was a Penske box truck. The damages? Oh boy, the explosion left “a few homes” in the area in a sorry state. One house had to be evacuated due to structural damage and the looming threat of collapse. When the cops showed up, they were greeted by a mess stretching from Oak Street to Overkamp Avenue. NBC 5’s Randy Gyllenhaal even chimed in, reporting about windows getting knocked out of their frames and car windshields shattering like it’s nobody’s business. And get this, no fire was involved, according to the police.
Now, the burning question (pun totally intended): were there any injuries? Well, the driver of the truck got away with just minor injuries. Thankfully, no one else got caught up in the chaos. So, was this whole thing just a big oopsie? The Addison Police Department, along with the DuPage County Bomb Squad, did some digging and concluded that it was all just a big accident. No foul play involved, just a good ol’ case of a propane tank deciding to do its own thing. So, there you have it, folks. A day in the life of a suburban explosion. Stay safe out there!
