Authorities say a natural gas explosion has caused extensive damage to a building in an Ohio city, injuring seven people. WKBN-TV reports that Tuesday’s blast in Youngstown also damaged a building and blew off the facade.
The seven injured people were taken to Mercy Health Hospital in Youngstown. A hospital spokesperson said one person was in critical condition, but did not release further details.
A natural gas explosion caused significant damage to a building in Youngstown, Ohio, injuring seven people. The incident happened around 2:45 p.m., damaging a building that houses a bank and apartments. Authorities reported one person in critical condition and asked residents to avoid the area.