A car carrying propane tanks in Jersey City exploded injuring 2 people.

Car that exploded in Jersey City
Car that exploded in Jersey City (WPIX TV via Facebook)
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The car was pared on New York Avenue at Congress Street when one of the three tanks exploded according to WABC TV. The 40-year-old man had put  the tanks in the after doing some work at a deli. He suffered injuries to the head and chest and is in serious but stable condition.

The other injury was sustained by a man walking by at the time of the blast.

The fire was quickly contained after firefighters sprayed down the trunk according to WNBC TV.

 

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