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U-Haul Explodes In Pennsylvania: Fire Officials (Photos)

A garage and a home were damaged when a U-Haul truck exploded spraying someone's personal belongings in a Pennsylvania neighborhood, authorities announced on Monday, Sept. 2. 

The scene of the explosion with first responder vehicles at the scene.

The scene of the explosion with first responder vehicles at the scene.

 Photo Credit: Lafayette Twp. Vol. Fire/Rescue Department
The front of the exploded U-Haul

The front of the exploded U-Haul

 Photo Credit: Lafayette Twp. Vol. Fire/Rescue Department
The scene of the aftermath of the U-Haul explosion.

The scene of the aftermath of the U-Haul explosion.

 Photo Credit: Lafayette Twp. Vol. Fire/Rescue Department
The scene of the aftermath of the U-Haul explosion.

The scene of the aftermath of the U-Haul explosion.

 Photo Credit: Lafayette Twp. Vol. Fire/Rescue Department
Jillian Pikora
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The explosion of the 2022 Ford F-650 U-Haul box truck happened in a driveway in Lafayette Township at 4:15 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1, authorities explained. 

"The fully loaded 26-foot vehicle contained household and personal items," Lafayette Township Volunteer Fire Rescue stated in a release. 

The total cost of the damage to the U-Haul is estimated at $50,000, according to police. The cost of the damage to the garage and home had yet to be determined at the time of publishing.

The Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal, Explosive Ordnance Detection K9, and a PSP Drone were called to the scene to investigate. 

The investigation into the cause of this explosion is ongoing. 

The scene was cleared at 9:53 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1. 

Check back here for possible updates. 

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