Man Arrested for Reckless Transport of Dozens of Propane Tanks in NYC Van

Discovery of Propane Tanks

• 🚨 Police discovered a large quantity of propane tanks and fuel containers packed into a minivan in Hell's Kitchen.
• 💡 The discovery was made after a food cart attached to the van became loose and struck a parked car, leading to a police investigation.
• ⚠️ Authorities confiscated 76 propane cylinders, 15 5-gallon fuel containers, 75 gallons of gas, and 10 gallons of diesel.

Potential Catastrophe

• 💥 FDNY officials stated that the driver's transport of gas beyond allowable limits could have resulted in a devastating explosion.
• 💨 Propane is a low-lying gas that would have doubled in size as it turned from liquid to vapor, leading to an unbelievable explosion.
• 📍 The incident occurred on 10th Avenue and 42nd Street, a busy area packed with cars and people, especially during peak hours.

Investigation and Charges

• 🔍 The driver, identified as 31-year-old Sed Ked Elsed Abdel Masan, was arrested.
• ⚖️ He is charged with reckless endangerment and multiple fire code violations, with the Manhattan DA's office prosecuting the case.
• 🚚 Authorities believe the food vending industry may be using this method to transport product to street carts, highlighting the dire consequences of not following fire codes.
• 🚗 A woman and a 10-year-old boy were in the parked car that was hit by the detached food cart.