BREAKING: Car Crashes Into Veterinarian Office In North Carolina Resulting In Explosion

A shockingly dramatic explosion rocked Wilmington, North Carolina, Tuesday morning when a car slammed into a building’s gas line at around 11:30 a.m. As witnesses looked on in horror, thick smoke billowed skyward and debris rained across nearby streets after the blast destroyed the under-construction Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center.

Emergency responders flooded the scene quickly. Three firefighters were transported to the hospital with serious hand burns sustained while battling the fire. Miraculously, there were no civilian injuries reported. The driver fled the scene but was soon apprehended by authorities.

The explosion brought widespread disruption. New Centre Drive was shut down indefinitely as first responders secured the area. Locals were urged to stay away and avoid tying up emergency lines, while cleanup and investigative efforts were underway.

Fortunately, the veterinary clinic was not yet in use and no staff or animals were present. Still, the blast dealt heavy damage to the building and surrounding blocks. Officials continue working to determine whether the crash directly triggered the explosion or if the gas line rupture occurred afterward.

This developing story remains under active investigation. More updates—potentially with insights into structural or criminal implications—are expected as authorities piece together the sequence of events.