11 people injured after ‘unknown’ explosion at commercial building in Louisville, Kentucky, neighborhood
Eleven people were injured, one critically, in an explosion at a commercial building in Louisville, Kentucky, on Wednesday
The cause of the explosion is still under investigation, but officials say it may have been caused by a gas leak
The building, which housed several businesses, was heavily damaged in the explosion
At least 11 people were injured, one of them critically, in an explosion at a commercial building in Louisville, Kentucky, on Wednesday.
The explosion occurred at around 10:30 a.m. at a building in the Portland neighborhood of Louisville.
The building, which housed several businesses, was heavily damaged in the explosion. The roof and walls of the building were blown out, and windows were shattered.
Emergency crews responded to the scene and transported the injured to area hospitals.
One person was in critical condition, while the other 10 were in stable condition.
The cause of the explosion is still under investigation, but officials say it may have been caused by a gas leak.
The Louisville Fire Department is investigating the cause of the explosion.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is also assisting in the investigation.
The explosion is the second major incident to occur in Louisville in recent weeks.
On June 24, a shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, killed seven people and injured dozens more.