Video: Whitehall sanitation team unharmed after garbage causes explosion

A Whitehall sanitation worker was left unharmed after one home’s garbage caused a sizable explosion.

The city of Whitehall took to their social media accounts to share a video of the incident and clarify how they believed it happened in the first place.

“On Wednesday, January 29 Local Waste employees had a VERY close call with an oxygen tank that was illegally placed in a garbage can on the 4000 block or Elbern Ave.,” the city of Whitehall posted on its official Facebook page.

You can watch a video of the explosion.

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Thankfully, no one was injured in the explosion. If you know anything about the incident, contact the Whitehall Police Department at (614)-237-6333. It’s unclear if the Department is pursuing the matter criminally. 

The city also posted a link to help citizens understand more about hazardous and explosive items.

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