Cleanup in Progress After Propane Tank Explosion Causes Truck Explosion in Addison, Illinois

ADDISON, Ill. (WLS) — The process of repairing and cleaning up has only just started in a western suburb on Sunday following an explosion caused by a leaking propane tank in the rear of a box truck.

The explosion, captured on a doorbell camera, happened around 8:45 a.m. Saturday in Addison.

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Fortunately, no one was hurt. The driver of that truck was able to escape serious injury and walk away.

A home security camera captured the blast heard around the neighborhood.

According to investigators, they suspect that a propane tank being transported in the box truck was leaking prior to the explosion on Wood Dale Road, situated just north of Lake Street.

Officials have indicated that the box truck is owned by the truck rental company Penske, which enforces a strict prohibition in their rental contract against the transportation of anything flammable, explosive, or hazardous.

A spokesperson confirmed to ABC7 that a customer was renting the truck to move household and personal items.

There was surprisedly little fire, but the force of the blast damaged several nearby homes, including Rock Foreman’s house.

The truck company is cooperating fully with the investigation.

The police are calling the explosion accidentally as the cleanup continues.