Crime & Safety
Denver Explosion: Van Filled With Flammable Tanks Catches Fire
The driver of a van carrying tanks of flammable gases was injured in an accident in Denver.
DENVER, CO – The driver of a van carrying tanks of flammable materials was seriously injured in a Denver accident Thursday. Denver Fire responded to a series of explosions near South Gilpin Street and East Alameda Avenue around 5:00 p.m.
Fire spokesman Greg Pixley told 9NEWS the "driver noticed a leak and was getting out when the van first caught fire." Tanks of propane, freon and acetylene exploded in the van, injuring the driver, who was taken to a local hospital.
Police diverted traffic from the area Thursday evening.
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DFD extinguished a van fire at Gilpin & Alameda after a number of explosions were created from the Propane, Freon & Acetylene tanks being transported inside. Driver was injured & transported to the hospital. Avoid the area, traffic concerns remain as the crews clean up the scene. pic.twitter.com/j6q8zwPDNO
— Denver Fire Dept. (@Denver_Fire) June 21, 2018
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