Authorities are investigating the explosion of a piece van in Queens Friday as an accident.
In accordance with fireplace officers and a legislation enforcement supply, an unoccupied car parked on 133rd Avenue with a propane tank within the trunk exploded. No accidents had been reported.
The proprietor of the car stayed on the scene and is cooperating with authorities, in line with police sources. The sources say he could have been utilizing the car for some sort of plumbing work.
4 autos had been broken within the blast, which shattered home windows at a half-dozen close by properties.
Firefighters, Emergency Companies Unit personnel and aviation assist responded. The Bomb Squad additionally responded as a precaution, together with the buildings division and fireplace marshal.
Video posted to the Citizen app confirmed a heavy emergency response, as bystanders stood behind warning tape to observe the scene unfold. The van that exploded was fully destroyed.
No criminality is suspected right now, officers say.
