Officials in Philadelphia are investigating a large explosion Tuesday night that killed one utility worker and injured five other people.
The blast in the northeastern part of Tacony occurred while fire fighters and workers from Philadelphia Gas Works were responding to a gas leak. Residents in the neighborhood were evacuated earlier in the evening when a hazmat team arrived to address the smell of gas.
The identity of the PGW worker who died has not been released. Four other workers for the company were wounded, three critically. The remaining one is reportedly in stable condition along with an injured firefighter.
At least two structures have been reported damaged.
The explosion and its aftermath were captured by a number of bystanders. Video footage shows a powerful blast in an area surrounded by vehicles and fire crews.
The blast in the northeastern part of Tacony occurred while fire fighters and workers from Philadelphia Gas Works were responding to a gas leak. Residents in the neighborhood were evacuated earlier in the evening when a hazmat team arrived to address the smell of gas.The identity of the PGW worker who died has not been released. Four other workers for the company were wounded, three critically. The remaining one is reportedly in stable condition along with an injured firefighter.
At least two structures have been reported damaged.
The explosion and its aftermath were captured by a number of bystanders. Video footage shows a powerful blast in an area surrounded by vehicles and fire crews.
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