CNG / LNG powered trucks, might think twice

Below excerpt is from a train forum. Apparently a CNG or LNG powered truck exploded. Happened in Commiefornia and apparently injured several people;


Re: Truck explosion in Wilmington on an Alameda st. Closed RR
by TCnR
Posted: Today
This article describes this as being the fuel tank for the truck, the truck being powered by propane, or whatever initialism applies to it:

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/natural-gas-truck-explosion-wilmington-firefighters-injured-lafd/3340309/

"Two 100-gallon compressed natural gas tanks were on the truck, the LAFD said. At about 9 a.m., firefighters continued to assess another tank on the burned out truck.

"The unique aspect of this vehicle is that it's not run on diesel or gasoline, but it is actually propelled with CNG, or compressed natural gas," said LAFD Capt. Erik Scott.
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