Princeton Medical Center oxygen tank explosion leaves 2 hurt

PLAINSBORO (WABC) -- Two people were injured by an explosion at University Medical Center of Princeton in Plainsboro Thursday night.

A hospital worker suffered a severe facial injury when an oxygen tank blew up.

A visitor was slightly hurt.

The explosion happened in a patient's room just before 9 p.m. It is believed to be accidental.

Officials say 18 patients were moved to other rooms during the investigation.