One dead following vehicle explosion in Medicine Hat
Dec 9, 2021 | 10:15 AM
MEDICINE HAT, AB – The Medicine Hat Police Service has confirmed a fatality in a serious incident Wednesday afternoon.
On December 8, emergency crews responded to the parking lot of a business at 2051 Strachan Road SE. A vehicle parked in the lot had exploded, which sent glass flying and caused the vehicle to become fully engulfed in flames.
Police have since confirmed that one man died at the scene as a result of injuries sustained. No other injuries were reported.
Members of the Major Crimes Section continue to investigate what occurred but have determined the incident to not be criminal in nature.