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Grill explodes inside SUV, injuring two people

Two people were injured Sunday when the gas grill in their car exploded after a woman lit a cigarette.
Two people were injured Sunday when the gas grill in their car exploded after a woman lit a cigarette. Orlando Police Department

Two people were injured but are expected to recover after a grill exploded inside their SUV on Sunday in Orlando, according to BayNews9.

According to Orlando police, the grill exploded after a woman lit a cigarette while the grill was turned on and the propane tank was open and connected.

The crash happened while the woman and her husband were driving near the Central Florida Fairgrounds, according to police.

The vehicle continued on after the explosion and hit a pole.

Their injuries are being called non-life threatening.

This story was originally published August 13, 2017 at 9:49 PM with the headline "Grill explodes inside SUV, injuring two people."

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