Garbage Truck Explosion in Illinois
Two police officers and one firefighter were injured in a garbage truck explosion in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The cause was likely uncontrolled combustion in a garbage truck hopper igniting Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) tanks.
Key Points
- Two police officers and a firefighter injured in the explosion
- Cause of the explosion under investigation, likely due to uncontrolled combustion in garbage truck hopper igniting CNG tanks
- Debris caused damage to nearby homes and vehicles