Truck Repair Company Suffers Damage after Explosion

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By Bree'Ann Hildreth

Story Created: Feb 23, 2008 at 7:43 AM CST

Story Updated: Feb 23, 2008 at 7:43 AM CST

ALTOONA (AP) - Authorities are investigating an explosion
at an Altoona business.

Police say they received a call at 12:40 p.m. Friday, reporting an explosion at Peterbilt of Des Moines, a truck repair company.

Officers say they found the east and north sides of the building
badly damaged.

Two employees were injured. One was taken to a nearby hospital with minor burns and the other was treated at the scene.

MidAmerican Energy Spokesman, Mark Reinders, says it may have been caused by a natural gas leak on Peterbilt's property.

Reinders says MidAmerican is working with fire officials in the investigation.

Peterbilt officials were unavailable for comment.

No other details have been released.

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