Delaware Explosion Damaged Railroad Equipment, No Injuries Reported

Explosion of maintenance-of-way equipment in Delaware leads to significant damage

No one was injured, but several structures sustained damage, following the explosion of a propane tank on Delmarva Central Railroad maintenance-of-way equipment on Nov. 1, 2025, in Bear, Del. New Castle County Paramedics. BEAR, Del. — No one was injured, but several structures sustained damage following the explosion of a propane tank on  Delmarva Central Railroad maintenance equipment Saturday afternoon (Nov. 1, 2025). Officials say a 500-pound…

Propane tank explosion on railroad damages buildings in Bear

A propane tank exploded on a railroad car, damaging local businesses and homes Nov. 1

Damage reported, but no injuries, after tank explodes in Bear-area

A propane tank explosion at a railroad crossing in Bear that damaged surrounding homes and businesses Saturday afternoon happened accidentally.

Officials Release Details In Railroad Explosion

An explosion along the Delmarva Central Railroad tracks in Bear on Saturday afternoon caused significant property damage and sparked several fires. According to the Christiana Fire Company, firefighters were dispatched shortly after 12:30 p.m. to East Moyer Drive in the Oakwood community for a report of a propane tank fire. As emergency crews responded, the New Castle County 911 Center received multiple calls reporting an explosion and damage to…

Railroad track maintenance vehicle explodes in Bear

A railroad track maintenance vehicle exploded in Bear on Saturday afternoon, damaging several nearby homes and businesses.

Propane tank explosion on railroad tracks damages nearby buildings in Bear, Delaware

A propane tank explosion on the railroad tracks in Bear, Delaware damaged a nearby church and warehouse Saturday afternoon.