Gas explosion injures 3 at New Jersey wedding reception

Sunday, August 18, 2019
Gas explodes during wedding reception in New Jersey
Sandra Bookman has the details.

GARFIELD, New Jersey -- A gas explosion at a wedding reception injured three people in New Jersey.



The accident happened at the Venetian Catering Hall in Garfield, Bergen County on Friday night.



Police say the DJ brought a carbon dioxide canister to use for special effects. The canister burst without warning and injured two men and a woman who were on the dance floor.



The victims were taken to the hospital. Their injuries are not life-threatening.



The Venetian did not sustain significant damage.



An investigation into the explosion continues.