Connecticut
2 people burned after box truck explosion in Mansfield
Two people have burn injuries after an explosion involving a box truck in Mansfield Friday night.
Fire officials responded to the area of Conantville Road and Overlook Drive shortly after 9 p.m.
One of the people injured was taken to a burn center in Rhode Island with second-degree burns. The other person hurt was taken to a local trauma center, firefighters said.
There were multiple explosions involving 20-pound propane cooking tanks, according to the fire department.
Officials believe both people were living in the truck that caught fire.
NBC Connecticut
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No other injures were reported. State and local fire marshals are investigating.
The road is partially closed. No additional information was immediately available.