Overview

• A Penske box truck carrying a leaking propane tank exploded on May 24, 2025, in Addison, Illinois, injuring the driver and damaging multiple homes.
• Authorities have ruled the explosion accidental, with no signs of suspicious activity, following investigations by local police and the DuPage County Bomb Squad.
• The blast created a large debris field spanning over a block, leading to the evacuation of one home due to structural damage.
• The incident was captured on home security cameras, showing the severity of the explosion and its impact on the neighborhood.
• Cleanup operations are ongoing, with the affected roadway expected to reopen by Sunday afternoon as local crews work to clear debris.