Driver Charged After Police Say He Caused Explosion by Crashing Into Building, Rupturing Gas Line

Driver charged after police say he caused explosion by crashing into building, rupturing gas line

Police in North Carolina arrested a 46-year-old man in connection to a gas explosion that occurred at a Wilmington building.

Explosion sends debris flying causing widespread damage

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The massive explosion at Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center Tuesday sent debris flying that damaged nearby businesses.  Following a crash that caused a gas leak, Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center exploded leaving behind extensive damage to their building and neighboring properties.  At Bob King Buick GMC next door, Jordan Branyon says numerous vehicles were damaged.  “Maybe 20, if I had to guess. Pre-owne…

Building explodes after hit and run driver strikes gas line in dramatic video

This is the moment a building explodes after a hit-and-run driver crashed into a gas line in North Carolina. Dramatic footage shot on Tuesday (19 August) shows debris falling from the sky as plumes of black smoke rise from the Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center. Wilmington Police Department officials said driver Jason Lee Beach, 46, of Wilmington, attempted to turn before he plowed into the building’s gas pines, which caused an explosion…

Gas Leak Causes Building Explosion in Wilmington, Man Charged With DWI

Source: WISH-TV / WISH-TV A man was arrested in connection with a gas leak explosion in Wilmington, N.C. that injured four firefighters. According to the Wilmington Police Department, officers and officials with the Wilmington Fire Department responded to an explosion of a building in the area of North Centre Drive on Tuesday, August 19. Officials said in a press conference that a vehicle turning into the area from Bob King Drive struck a gas li…