Police: Victim Of Newark Explosion Had Multiple Propane Tanks In His Minivan

A man who was hospitalized in a a large, overnight explosion in Newark had multiple tanks of propane in his car, authorities said.

University Hospital EMS Rescue Truck
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Cecilia Levine

12/14/2020 8:08 a.m.

Officers responding to the 200 block of Johnson Avenue, where the man's car was parked, around 12:05 a.m. on Dec. 14 on reports of an explosion, Newark police spokeswoman Catherine Adams said.

Once there, authorities found the tanks inside of the man's car, along with damage to nearby vehicles and a church building, Adams said.

The victim was transported to University Hospital for treatment.

The incident is under investigation. No further information is available.

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