SANFORD, N.C. (WTVD) -- A man was killed when a nitrous oxide tank exploded in Lee County on Thursday night.
Firefighters and Lee County sheriff's deputies were called to Sadler's Automotive at 6342 Lemon Springs Road around 7:30 Thursday night.
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Eyewitnesses told investigators a man was preparing to fill a nitrous oxide tank when it exploded.
The Lee County Sheriff's Office and the Lee County Fire Marshal are investigating.
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The victim's name hasn't been released since his family has not been notified.