Garbage Truck Fueled by Natural Gas Explodes in New Jersey

HAMILTON, N.J.—Authorities say no one was injured when a garbage truck fueled by natural gas exploded “like a missile” in New Jersey.

Tuesday’s blast in Hamilton damaged four homes.

One of the truck’s four natural gas tanks blasted a hole in a nearby home and debris tore a hole in the roof of a neighboring home. Windows were broken and the siding melted on two other houses.

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Police say the truck’s operators evacuated the vehicle when they saw smoke coming into the cab.

Officials are trying to determine what caused the fire and explosion.