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The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota
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In Flint, Mich., a gasoline tank exploded at the General Tires company's service station on Monday, Sept. 28, killing one tire re-treader and injuring 15 others, some critically. Fire followed, contained by firemen; 18 people were inside, including salesmen and two women employees. Passersby aided rescue efforts.
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Gas Tank Explodes
Flint, Mich., Sept. 28.--One person was killed and 15 injured Monday when a gasoline tank exploded in the General Tires company's service station here. Hospital attendants said some of the injured might die.
The dead man was identified only as a tire re-treader.
Fire followed the blast and firemen were attempting to prevent the spread of the flames to surrounding property.
At least 18 persons were in the building when the explosion occurred, some of them salesmen attending a meeting in the offices. Two of the employes were women.
Passersby helped firemen carry the injured from the wreckage and within 10 minutes after the explosion, 15 injured were in hospitals.
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Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Flint, Mich.
Event Date
Monday, Sept. 28
Outcome
one person killed, 15 injured (some might die).
Event Details
A gasoline tank exploded in the General Tires company's service station. Fire followed the blast and firemen were attempting to prevent the spread of the flames to surrounding property. At least 18 persons were in the building when the explosion occurred, some of them salesmen attending a meeting in the offices. Two of the employees were women. Passersby helped firemen carry the injured from the wreckage and within 10 minutes after the explosion, 15 injured were in hospitals. The dead man was identified only as a tire re-treader.