Fiery explosion rips through building after hit and run crash

21 Aug 2025 • 3:03 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • A building in North Carolina exploded after a hit-and-run driver crashed into its gas line.
  • The incident occurred on Tuesday, 19 August, when Jason Lee Beach, 46, of Wilmington, drove into the Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center's gas pipes.
  • The explosion happened 20 minutes later while firefighters were inside, resulting in four firefighters being injured, one severely.
  • Beach has been arrested and faces five charges, including DWI-felony serious injury and reckless driving.
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