Late this afternoon, a U-Haul pickup truck exploded at Jefferson Avenue and Wood Street in Bristol Borough.

Witnesses say a man ran from the truck when it caught fire.

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Bristol Fire Company Chief Herbert Slack said a firefighter was injured while containing the fire and was taken to Lower Bucks Hospital.

There is no word on the driver.

Wood Street remained open, and Jefferson Avenue re-opened once the pickup was towed away at about 5:30 p.m.

The incident is under investigation.