A man is being treated for serious injuries after an acetylene tank in his vehicle exploded in Holden Saturday morning, according to Massachusetts fire officials. The State Fire Marshal’s Office said Holden firefighters and police officers responded to the area of 216 Brattle St. after receiving 911 calls about an incident involving a motor vehicle. When first responders arrived at the scene, they found a car that had suffered catastrophic damage and a man who had been pulled from under the vehicle by neighbors. The man was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries that are not considered life-threatening, according to a spokesperson for the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services. The explosion did not cause any significant fire damage, according to authorities. Investigators said they determined the man stored the acetylene. tank in the trunk of his vehicle, where he appears to have leaked while the vehicle was parked overnight. The explosion is believed to be accidental, but Holden firefighters, Holden police and Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Acetylene is a compressed gas commonly used in metal welding and cutting, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
HOLDEN, Massachusetts—
A man is being treated for serious injuries after an acetylene tank in his vehicle exploded in Holden Saturday morning, according to Massachusetts fire officials.
The State Fire Marshal’s Office said Holden firefighters and police officers responded to the area of 216 Brattle St. after receiving 911 calls about an incident involving a motor vehicle.
When first responders arrived at the scene, they found a car that had suffered catastrophic damage and a man who had been pulled out from under the vehicle by neighbors.
The man was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries that are not considered life-threatening, according to a Massachusetts Fire Department spokesperson.
The explosion did not cause significant fire damage, according to authorities.
Investigators said they determined the man stored the acetylene tank in the trunk of his vehicle, where it appears to have leaked while the vehicle was parked overnight.
The explosion is believed to be accidental, but Holden firefighters, Holden police and Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the State Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating the exact source of ignition.
Acetylene is a compressed gas commonly used in metal welding and cutting, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
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