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Officials: Teen Injured When Van Crashes Into West Philadelphia Diner, Triggering Explosion

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A teenager is being evaluated after a crash caused a small explosion in West Philadelphia, officials say. Just after 4 p.m. Tuesday, fire crews responded to a diner on the 5700 block of Baltimore Avenue for reports of an accident and explosion.

According to authorities, a U-Haul van struck the side of the diner which triggered the explosion.

A teen was injured and taken to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for evaluation.

The teen's injuries are not believed to be serious.

No other injuries were reported.

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