Man miraculously survives car explosion in New Jersey

A 28-year-old welder narrowly escaped a life-threatening situation in New Jersey on Monday when his car exploded while he was inside. The violent blast rocked the Totowa neighborhood, waking residents and causing considerable property damage to surrounding houses.

According to the Totowa Police Department, the man managed to free himself from the wreckage and was transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation. The extent of his injuries remains unclear at this time. The explosion was so powerful that debris from the vehicle was found inside nearby homes, and residents reported broken windows.

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It sounded like a huge bang, there are pieces of the car inside the house.

Initial findings from the police indicate that the explosion was likely triggered by a leaking acetylene tank stored in the car's trunk. One witness described the sound as a "huge bang," with car parts scattered throughout their property. Another resident recounted waking up to the deafening noise around 5:30 a.m., noting the car exploded without fire, only a powerful blast.

Authorities have temporarily restricted residents from returning to their homes pending a structural assessment by the local building department. The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office, the County Sheriff's Office, the FBI, and the ATF are investigating the incident. While there is no immediate indication of criminal activity, the investigation is ongoing.

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We heard an explosion around 5:30 in the morning. It was very loud, it sounded like a giant bang... The car exploded without fire, only a strong explosion. Our windows broke and there are pieces of the car inside the house.