Propane Truck Explosion Rocks Chicago Suburb, Causing Damage to Homes

A propane truck explosion rocked a quiet Chicago suburb yesterday afternoon, causing significant damage to several homes. The incident, captured on a residential security camera, shows the truck exploding in a residential street, sending debris flying and creating a large plume of smoke. According to local police, the driver of the truck escaped with minor injuries. "The driver was lucky to escape with just a few scratches," said Officer David Miller of the Chicago Police Department. "It could have been much worse." Investigators are currently examining the scene and believe a leak in the propane tank is the likely cause of the explosion. The explosion caused significant damage to several homes, including broken windows and structural damage. Residents were evacuated from their homes as a precaution, and emergency services responded to the scene quickly. While the event was frightening, the quick response of emergency services and the driver's fortunate escape prevented a larger tragedy. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the full extent of the damage and the exact cause of the explosion.