According to the Pennsylvania Daily Item, investigators have determined the cause of Monday’s explosion at the Penn Flying J truck stop in Turbot Township, Pennsylvania.
The Daily Item reports that on a truck driver was attempting to end his life by setting his truck on fire while the he was inside.
At approximately 3:40 p.m., an explosion occurred.
Emergency responders arrived shortly thereafter and removed the driver from the cab. He reportedly suffered “serious burns.”
The driver was transported via helicopter to a hospital for treatment.
The unidentified driver is listed in stable condition.
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