A natural gas explosion occurred at the Realty Tower building in Youngstown, Ohio on May 28, leaving one person dead and seven others injured.
Investigations are ongoing by the Youngstown Police Department and fire department.
One person was killed, identified as a 27-year-old male employee of Chase Bank located in the building.
Seven people were injured and taken to Mercy Health Hospital for treatment. One was in critical condition.
The cause of the explosion is believed to be a gas leak.
A natural gas explosion rocked the downtown area of Youngstown, Ohio, on Tuesday, May 28, leaving one person dead and seven others injured. The incident occurred at the Realty Tower building located at the corner of Market and East Federal streets. According to reports from various sources including Youngstown Police Department and fire department officials, a 27-year-old man who was an employee of Chase Bank located in the Realty Tower building was killed in the explosion.
The cause of the explosion is believed to have been a gas leak. The blast caused extensive damage to the Realty Tower building, collapsing the first floor into the basement and damaging its structural integrity. No firefighters were allowed in for a search due to safety concerns.
Seven people were injured in the explosion and taken to Mercy Health Hospital for treatment. One person was reportedly in critical condition, but further details about their condition have not been released.
The Youngstown Police Department and fire department are currently investigating the incident. The Mahoning County Emergency Management Agency has urged the public to avoid the area until further notice.
This tragic incident marks yet another unfortunate event in a series of gas-related explosions that have occurred in various parts of the country, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance of natural gas infrastructure.
The thoughts and condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased individual. The injured individuals are also in our prayers for a speedy recovery.
A huge explosion at the Realty Tower building in downtown Youngstown injured seven people and put the structural integrity of the building in question.
Two people are missing, one is believed to be a Chase Bank employee.
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]A huge explosion at the Realty Tower building in downtown Youngstown injured seven people and put the structural integrity of the building in question.[
One person, a 27-year-old male bank employee, died in the explosion.
The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.
Dominion Energy is checking their lines as a possible cause.
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][Youngstown fire Chief Barry Finley] said he thinks one is a Chase Bank employee.[/
Firefighters focused much of their attention in that area in the minutes after they arrived, moving two people on gurneys out of the destruction of the first floor.[
The Mahoning County Emergency Management Agency has cleared the opening for all county government buildings in downtown Youngstown for today. All county government buildings will be open regular hours, according to a news release from the EMA.
A natural gas explosion occurred in downtown Youngstown, Ohio around 2:45 p.m.
One person, a 27-year-old Chase Bank employee, was killed in the explosion.
Seven people were injured and taken to Mercy Health Hospital.
The blast caused extensive damage to Realty Tower, collapsing the first floor into the basement and damaging its structural integrity. No firefighters were allowed in for a search.
