According to the CCTV news client, on the evening of the 21st local time, in the Grenville area of upstate New York, USA, an 18-wheel tractor trailer loaded with propane crashed into a railway bridge and a large-scale explosion occurred.
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It is said that the shock wave from the explosion could be felt from about 10 kilometers away, and the flames caused by the explosion were more than 60 meters high in the air.
According to reports, several homes near the blast site have been evacuated, and the explosion and fire have also caused about 1,200 households in the surrounding area to lose power.
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The driver of the trailer suffered burns and was taken to the hospital. According to the preliminary investigation, the driver "did not notice the height limit sign" when crossing the railway bridge.
It is understood that propane is a flammable and explosive gas, which has the effect of suffocation and anesthesia. If you inhale high concentration of propane gas, it will be harmful to the human body, causing dizziness, anesthesia, loss of consciousness, etc., and even poisoning, suffocation and death.
Source: Dazhong Daily, CCTV news client