Explosion destroys house in Wappingers Falls, New York
WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. (PIX11) --- An explosion decimated a home and injured at least 10 people in Dutchess County Thursday afternoon, officials said.
The incident happened at 4 Brock Row in Wappingers Falls around 12:15 p.m., according to a spokesperson for Central Hudson, a power company.
It appeared a company contractor hit a gas service line and the dig caused the fire and explosion, the spokesperson said. The electric and natural gas lines were shut off.
Of those injured, some were listed in critical condition, officials said. Authorities said they could not rule out whether anyone else was still trapped in the rubble.
The exact cause of the explosion is under investigation.
Authorities urged drivers to avoid the area near Mill and High streets, Main Street, Meiser Park, and North Meiser Avenue.
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