Big Domino’s Explosion In Utah Goes Viral

An explosion at a Domino’s over the weekend went viral after video of the crash was up online.  

Over the weekend in Herriman, Utah, a van crashed into a Domino’s pizza location, hitting a gas line, which caused an explosion, ABC 4 News reported. The building is also connected to Supercuts and Jimmy John’s. All three businesses were impacted by the explosion, though Domino’s was hit the worst.  

Two people were rescued from the SUV shortly after the explosion by bystanders, the post from the Unified Fire Authority said.  

“Two courageous bystanders risked their lives to rescue the driver and passenger from the burning vehicle just moments before it was engulfed in flames,” —Unified Fire Authority

A three-car crash was the cause of the wreck that ignited the explosion. Three people were taken to the hospital after the incident. There were no people inside the businesses at the time of the explosion.  

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Over 60 fire fighters worked on the scene of the incident from the Unified Fire Department.  

“The fire-damaged property is fenced and off-limits, and the adjacent sidewalk is closed. Pedestrians should use an alternate route through the area,” a press release from Herriman City states. “The long-term status of the multi-tenant commercial building is still being evaluated. Herriman City’s water pump facility, attached to the structure, has been inspected; the equipment is undamaged and the water supply is safe.” 

Additionally, cleanup crews have been working on the scene since the incident happened. More footage from the explosion has become available online.