Welder killed in explosion in Minco

 

Minco firefighters responded just after 11:30 a.m. to Firestone Trucking near Southwest Third Street and Main Street.

(source: KOCO TV)

A welder was killed late Wednesday morning in an explosion that occurred in the Grady County town of Minco.

The name of the victim was not released.

Firefighters indicated the explosion happened around 11:30 a.m. at the Firestone Trucking located near SW 3 and Main street in the town.

A person was killed in an explosion Wednesday morning in Minco, according to officials with the Grady County Emergency Management.

Officials indicated the welder was working on the endcap of a tanker when it exploded and killed the man.