HOUSTON (KTRK) — A Sonic worker is recovering after his automobile exploded simply earlier than heading dwelling from work on Friday round 11 p.m. on W thirty fourth close to Hwy 290.

The man smelled some type of fuel when he sat in his automobile. He rolled down the home windows and finally acquired out of his car because the stench progressed. At this level, it seems the automobile itself exploded, police say.

A big portion of the automobile flew over the Sonic and into the again parking zone the place a number of individuals additionally heard the explosion.

HPD says, welding tools from a relative of the worker was left within the trunk of the automobile. A leaking tank of oxy-acetylene probably result in the explosion.

After the scene was examined by HPD bomb squad, they imagine the incident to be an accident.

“The fact that this young man is still alive is a miracle. Parts of this vehicle were blown hundreds of feet away,” mentioned HPD Assistant Chief Wyatt Martin, “This was a very significant explosion, and the young man is very lucky to be alive.”

The man was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening accidents.

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