Food truck explodes at Cortland Pumpkinfest, roads closed, but festival on

Cortland, N.Y. — A food truck exploded at The Great Cortland Pumpkinfest Sunday morning, closing roads around the festival, festival officials said.

The Deli Bros. truck exploded before the festival opened for the day, according to a news release from the festival. No one was injured.

Greenbush Street is closed between Port Watson Street and Central Avenue.

The festival is from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and features music, food trucks and a pumpkin decorating contest, according to the festival’s website. This year is the 25th annual festival.

The Cortland Police Department could not be reached for more details.

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