Man flown to hospital after oxygen tank explosion in Washington County

CANTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A man was flown to a hospital after an oxygen tank exploded in Washington County.

Washington County dispatchers said emergency crews were called to the 100 block of Bench Avenue in Canton Township at 6:50 p.m. on Thursday.

Canton Township Volunteer Fire Company said an oxygen tank exploded at that location.

Dispatchers said a man in his late 70s was flown to a Pittsburgh area hospital with burns.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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