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  • Passing driver hurt in Austin-area lab explosion

    06/13/2012 7:15:29 AM PDT · by kevcol · 7 replies
    Fox 29 ^ | June 13, 2012 | news
    LEANDER, Texas (AP) -- Officials say a driver has been hurt by flying debris from an explosion at an Austin-area lab associated with the University of Texas. UT spokeswoman Rhonda Weldon says Tuesday's accident involved equipment failure in a metal building in Leander, leading to an explosive release of gas. The lab, run by the UT Institute for Advanced Technology, does research on high-velocity projectiles. James Swartz was driving his truck and was about 50 feet from the site when the structure exploded. Swartz was treated for minor injuries and released from a hospital. Officials say five workers running an...