Camper explosion leaves 2 hurt [Video]

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — A Gastonia family was rushed to the hospital, after switching on the lights in their camper causing it to explode.

Investigators say the RV, located at a home on Ferrell Grove Avenue just north of McAdenville, was leaking propane from a hot water heater when it burst into pieces Monday night with just the flip of a light switch.

“The nature of propane, all it needs is an ignition source,” Fire Division Chief Jesse Watts with Gaston County Emergency Management said. “When they entered the house, they provided that by turning on a light switch.”

The man and woman who were inside were both burned, according to Watts, with one of the victims thrown from the camper by the explosion. The woman was released Monday, while the man suffered second …