5 injured, 2 critically, after propane tank explodes inside Whittier food truck

Michele Gile reports from Whittier, where five people were injured, two critically, after a propane tank exploded inside of a food truck on Saturday. She speaks with some witnesses who recount the horrifying moments just after it happened.

[@gloriabeltran6522]

As far as I know a propane tank usually does not explode.

[@popeyesailorman911]

Hope for a Speedy Recovery Feel sorry for the Food Truck Vendor trying to make a living, but pretty sure the insurance won't be able to cover all parties involved 😓😓

[@southcentraltimes213]

🤔 propane tanks are almost impossible to explode 🤯 but could of been a faulty leak hope they recover quickly ❤❤❤much respect and love to all

[@rosalie7144]

If a propane tank exploded in the food truck, why is there no damage to the truck: windows shattered, metal bulging or ripped apart? Just wondering? Propane tank explosion in a small space would create damage. Where is the damage? The sky vents are still intact. They look to be made of polyurethane.

[@pamelac.miramontes]

Hope everyone is ok, heals fast.

[@pamelac.miramontes]

Prayers

[@christianfarias9285]

I used to go to this place all the time /: I hope they're ok

[@kitziewitty7281]

Unregulated food trucks are dangerous.

[@oldshoe1]

No they’re not. Let’s not assume food trucks are dangerous based on this incident.

[@SteveCarras]

In my O.G.lifelong hometown..:(

[@hamradiotimes5586]

Big time lawsuit. City of Whittier doesn't check for legal vendors and illegals.

[@mandiejones2355]

It literally said it is a storefront restaurant that is temporarily operating out of a food truck. Might want to lay off the keyboard script man. I feel like there's enough actual wrongdoing around that we shouldn't have to look for it this hard, brother. ;)

[@UTA_xx5kx]

​@@mandiejones2355, I second your thoughts and feelings. I would like to contribute to a legitimate fundraiser for these people and the business owners, God bless them all.

[@oldshoe1]

Lawsuit for what ?

[@true_plays_games]

Lawsuit for what is a good question… But if the truck wasn’t licensed that’s a whole separate issue

[@brownandproud1950]

Prayers