Food Truck Explodes in Whittier:
Five people were injured, two of them critically, in an explosion on Saturday morning at a food truck located in a popular dining and shopping area in Whittier, according to authorities.
Eleven units of firefighters and paramedics were dispatched at 9:17 a.m. to the 6700 block of Greenleaf Avenue, said Martin Rangel, supervising fire dispatcher at the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
“There was an explosion of some kind,” but no fire when first responders arrived at the scene at 9:21, he said.
Emergency teams found five people injured, two of whom were in critical condition. The injured were quickly attended to and transported to local hospitals for treatment.
The Greenleaf Avenue area is known for its vibrant dining and shopping scene, and the explosion caused shock among those present. Authorities are investigating the causes of the incident and more information is expected as the investigation progresses.
This incident highlights the importance of safety measures in mobile food establishments, especially in busy areas. The Whittier community remains attentive to updates on the condition of the injured and the progress of the investigation.
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