Police: 5 injured in gas explosion at rowing machine company

WARREN, R.I. (AP) — Police say a gas explosion at a Rhode Island company that makes indoor rowing machines has injured five people.

Police say they were called to WaterRower in Warren late Wednesday morning for a gas explosion in the building.

Five people were transported to Rhode Island Hospital with burns and other injuries.

Police couldn't immediately describe the extent of the injuries. An investigation is underway.

A rowing machine made by the company has been featured in the Netflix series "House of Cards" and is frequently used by lead character Frank Underwood, played by Kevin Spacey.