Camera captures truck bursting into fireball on quiet street, driver miraculously escapes unharmed

Shocking video shows a vehicle burst into a ball of flames while driving down a quiet residential street, sending debris in all directions.

Home surveillance captured the sudden explosion of a box truck, shattering the tranquil atmosphere of the Chicago suburb and sending pieces of the vehicle flying into homes and yards. According to local reporting, the driver miraculously managed to escape with only minor injuries.

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A coordinated investigation between Addison police, the DuPage County Bomb Squad, and the ATF concluded that the explosion was most likely caused by a propane tank being transported in the truck.

Penske Truck Rental, the owner of the vehicle, issued a comment indicating that the driver may have been violating the rental agreement at the time.

“Our security and insurance team will be reviewing the matter. Under Penske’s rental agreement, explosive, flammable, or otherwise hazardous materials should not be transported in a consumer rental moving truck,” said a company spokesperson.

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Ultimately, the explosion was ruled an accident.

Sierra Marlee

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