2 rushed to hospital from explosion at Chatham County music festival

Two workers injured in food-truck explosion at Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival in Chatham County

The fire marshal said a propane gas leak caused the explosion inside a food truck.

2 rushed to hospital from explosion at Chatham County music festival

Two people were rushed to the hospital from an apparent explosion within a food truck at a Chatham County music festival on Thursday afternoon.

Explosion at Shakori Hills Festival injures two — investigation underway - Chatham Journal Newspaper

Pittsboro, NC – An explosion at the Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival on Thursday afternoon sent two food-truck workers to the hospital and shook the opening day of this annual event. At approximately 12:30 pm, local responders received calls reporting a blast at a food truck stationed off Henderson Tanyard Road, on the grounds of the Shakori Hills festival site. The festival, which draws fans of music, dance, art and community from across the r…

Gas Explosion in Food Truck Injures 2 Ahead of Pittsboro Music Festival

Two food truck employees suffered burns after a gas leak caused an explosion inside their vehicle at the Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival in Pittsboro on Thursday afternoon. A release from the Chatham County government confirmed Fire Marshal Billy Judson is investigating the incident, which happened around 12:30 p.m. and was caused by a propane gas leak in the truck. An initial review determined the fire was isolated to the food truck and Shako…