Fireworks Factory Explodes In Colombia
- 9 years ago
Footage shows the moment a fireworks factory located on a route into Bogota, Colombia exploded on Sunday.
The explosion slightly injured a driver who was passing at the time, but he continued on his way after being treated for superficial shrapnel wounds on his right arm.
The cameraman was blown off his feet as he filmed the blast before he runs for cover, while still filming the aftermath.
Fire trucks from nearby cities were called to fight the blaze and the highway was closed in both directions after the explosion.
Authorities said that five warehouses which were used to store gunpowder were destroyed in the explosion and the resulting fire.
The explosion slightly injured a driver who was passing at the time, but he continued on his way after being treated for superficial shrapnel wounds on his right arm.
The cameraman was blown off his feet as he filmed the blast before he runs for cover, while still filming the aftermath.
Fire trucks from nearby cities were called to fight the blaze and the highway was closed in both directions after the explosion.
Authorities said that five warehouses which were used to store gunpowder were destroyed in the explosion and the resulting fire.