Plumber's Oversight Causes Catastrophic Car Explosion in Queens
- An explosion in South Ozone Park, Queens, damaged multiple homes and vehicles without causing injuries.
- The parked car that exploded belonged to Dinell Harricharan, whose plumbing business used the vehicle for work-related tools.
- Investigations suggest a pressurized cylinder in the car likely caused the blast, highlighting the risks associated with storage of construction equipment.
On Friday morning, November 8, 2024, an explosion occurred in South Ozone Park, Queens, causing damage to several homes and vehicles. The incident unfolded when a parked car detonated just before 7 a.m., leading to the shattering of windows in five nearby houses and impacting five other cars in the vicinity. Fortunately, no injuries were reported despite the extensive property damage. Investigations revealed that the vehicle involved belonged to Dinell Harricharan, who operates a plumbing business. A failure of a pressurized cylinder left inside the car is believed to have triggered the blast. Harricharan explained that he typically takes equipment out of the vehicle at the end of the day but had inadvertently left it there the night before. Authorities are still investigating the exact cause but have indicated that foul play is unlikely. This incident raises concerns regarding safety measures for tools and equipment in vehicles, particularly those that may contain pressurized gases.