Garbage truck explodes 'like a missile' in New Jersey, blasts hole in nearby home

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Authorities say no one was injured when a garbage truck fueled by natural gas exploded "like a missile" in New Jersey on Jan. 26, though the blast damaged four homes. Police say the truck's operators evacuated the vehicle when they saw smoke coming into the cab. Officials are trying to determine what caused the fire and explosion. [Additional reporting by The AP]

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