Automobile crash results in explosion at strip mall
Three-car crash results in explosion at Utah strip mall
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Two folks concerned in a automobile accident in Herriman, Utah, have been rescued minutes earlier than their SUV was engulfed in flames after it crashed right into a Domino’s Pizza, ruptured a gasoline line and brought about an explosion.
A video posted to social media by Unified Hearth Authority, Utah’s largest fireplace company, confirmed firefighters working to place out the blaze at a business constructing on Saturday evening when an explosion is heard and particles is seen flying within the air. Shortly earlier than the explosion, “two brave bystanders risked their lives” to rescue the driving force and one passenger from the car, fireplace officers mentioned in a Fb submit.
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Saturday evening a devastating 3-car accident despatched one car off the roadway and right into a constructing, rupturing a gasoline line and igniting an enormous fireplace. Two brave bystanders risked their lives to rescue the driving force and passenger from the burning car simply moments earlier than it was engulfed in flames. As fireplace crews started suppression efforts, a strong explosion destroyed one enterprise and brought about important injury to 2 others. Over 60 firefighters from Unified Hearth Authority, South Jordan, West Jordan, West Valley Metropolis, Sandy, and Draper labored collectively to battle the extreme blaze. Three people have been transported to native hospitals. Fortunately, no firefighters or regulation enforcement officers have been injured throughout the incident. We’re grateful for the bravery of the bystanders and the swift, unified response from all emergency personnel.
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Posted by Unified Hearth Authority on Sunday, July 6, 2025
Nobody was within the constructing when the crash involving three automobiles occurred, in keeping with a spokesperson for town of Riverton. A number of folks concerned within the three-vehicle accident have been taken to the hospital, the spokesperson informed CBS Information. No accidents have been attributable to the explosion.
Further particulars on what led to the crash weren’t instantly accessible.
Herriman is a metropolis half-hour southwest of Salt Lake Metropolis, adjoining to Riverton.
The business constructing that the car veered into housed Domino’s, Jimmy John’s and Supercuts. The explosion destroyed the pizza restaurant and “brought about important injury” to the 2 companies subsequent door, fireplace officers mentioned.
Not one of the firefighters who have been close to the Domino’s when it exploded have been injured, in keeping with the Unified Hearth Authority.
Extra from CBS Information
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