Two men suffer serious burns in propane tank explosion

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Posted December 11, 2011 6:27 pm.

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SURREY (NEWS1130) – Surrey RCMP say two men have serious burns after an explosion in Surrey

A propane tank exploded inside the back of a tractor trailer this afternoon at the Van Kam truck yards on Grace Road and 103rd.

The blast was so severe the sides of the truck folded open like an orange.

Two men inside the truck were taken to hospital in serious condition.

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