Authorities on Sunday confirmed that three “males” died in a fiery car explosion Saturday night in Center City Allentown, what they called an “isolated incident.” They also believe “the perpetrator” was killed in the blast, an explosion that shook city buildings and residents, leaving many to wonder what could have led to such carnage.
The car exploded about 9:30 p.m. Saturday on the 700 block of Turner Street, at Hall Street, about a block away from PPL Center, which was hosting a Lehigh Valley Phantoms preseason game that ended within minutes of the blast. Many residents were rattled by the grisly scene, which was widely shared through videos on social media. The car was nearly unrecognizable — some said split in half — and flaming parts littered the street, as did body parts blown far from the explosion. Most said they would never forget such a sight.