Explosion kills two after their car ruptures carbon dioxide tank

Source: Xinhua| 2017-09-18 00:41:40|Editor: Mu Xuequan
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OTTAWA, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- Two people were killed by an explosion after their car hit a tank filled with carbon dioxide in Leamington, Canada in early Sunday, according to CTV Sunday.

Early Sunday, there was an explosion and then a fire, and both people in the car died at the scene after their car crashed into a cement barrier and ruptured a huge tank filled with carbon dioxide.

The tank leak has been contained and there's no concern for public safety.

The accident is under police investigation said CTV.

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