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Video shows truck carrying highly reactive chemicals exploding in Denny’s parking lot
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Anisa Snipes, Jordan Gartner , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Authorities reported that the tanker held around 2,300 gallons of the substance when it exploded.
A truck explosion occurred in the parking lot of a restaurant in South Carolina. The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon in Spartanburg. The truck was carrying a chemical used in spray foam.
Authorities reported that the tanker held around 2,300 gallons of the substance when it exploded. Further details about the explosion are available from local news sources in South Carolina, including video footage of the incident. The restaurant where the explosion occurred was a Denny's, but the truck was not affiliated with the business.
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Category: safety Published: August 5, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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