Aug 26, 10:30 AM

Explosion in Unincorporated North St. Louis County Injures Three, Destroys Five Homes, Leaves 18-Year-Old Critically Hurt

A powerful explosion occurred Monday morning in unincorporated north St. Louis County, Missouri, injuring at least three people and causing damage to multiple homes. County officials reported that five homes were destroyed in the blast. Among the injured is an 18-year-old who sustained life-threatening injuries. The explosion shocked residents in the area, with eyewitness accounts describing a sudden "crack" and "boom" during light rain. The incident has left the neighborhood severely affected, with emergency responders attending to the injured and assessing the damage.

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CBS News Miami@CBSMiami
1 year ago
Travis Kurtz said a light rain was falling when out of nowhere there was a "crack" and "boom" and he ended up face down on the ground, his body convulsing. https://t.co/z9pHUMLR6K
ABC 7 Chicago@ABC7Chicago
1 year ago
Three people were injured, and multiple homes were damaged in an explosion in St. Louis County, Missouri Monday morning. https://t.co/PVOXhXT31y
Fox News@FoxNews
1 year ago
Video captured the devastating aftermath of a home explosion that rocked a neighborhood in St. Louis County and left an 18-year-old with life-threatening injuries. https://t.co/g3n1PSppKO

Explosion in Unincorporated North St. Louis County Injures Three, Destroys Five Homes, Leaves 18-Year-Old Critically Hurt

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