Allegheny County Bomb Squad investigates explosion in vehicle in Whitehall

WHITEHALL, Pa. — An explosion inside a vehicle prompted a response from a bomb squad in Whitehall

Police and the Allegheny County Bomb Squad were called to a home at the 4400 block of E. Barlind Drive in Whitehall after community members heard a “loud bang” and saw smoke around 6 a.m.

Whitehall Police officers say an explosion happened inside a Toyota SUV in that location.

The windows of the vehicle were blown out.

No injuries were reported.

The Allegheny County Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the explosion.

There is no threat to the community.

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