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Video shows truck carrying highly reactive chemicals exploding in Denny’s parking lot
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Anisa Snipes, Jordan Gartner , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident occurred in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on a Wednesday afternoon.
A chemical tanker exploded in a restaurant parking lot. The incident occurred in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on a Wednesday afternoon. Details about the explosion are available from local news sources.
The truck was carrying a large quantity of a chemical used in spray foam. It is not clear what caused the explosion, but the driver had pulled into the parking lot due to issues with the vehicle. Further information about the incident can be found through news outlets covering the Spartanburg area.
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Category: safety Published: August 5, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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