Semi truck explodes at Eagan trucking company

A semitrailer truck exploded at an Eagan trucking company Thursday morning, injuring one employee.

By Tim Harlow, Star Tribune

Last update: October 19, 2007 - 8:31 AM

A semitrailer truck exploded at an Eagan trucking company Thursday morning, injuring one employee, said Pat DiIoia, battalion chief for the Eagan Fire Department.

The truck was being serviced in a maintenance facility at Dart Transportation at 850 Lone Oak Rd. when it burst into flames at 10:17 a.m., DiIoia said.

One person who worked at the facility was treated for a minor injury at a hospital and released, DiIoia said.

Employees were evacuated from the building for a short time, but then returned to work. There was minimal damage to the building, but the trailer was a total loss.

No hazardous materials were involved, DiIoia said.

The cause is under investigation.

Tim Harlow • harlow@startribune.com

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