A Chase Bank has mysteriously exploded in Youngstown, Ohio, killing one and injuring seven.
According to ABC 7, the explosion occurred yesterday afternoon and affected a building that contains a Chase bank and apartments.
While the explosion was initially characterized as being the result of a natural gas leak, crews working at the scene have yet to determine whether this was actually the case.
Here is the dramatic security video of the explosion at the Chase Bank Building in downtown Youngstown. pic.twitter.com/QdapO52uME
— 21 WFMJ (@21WFMJ) May 28, 2024
Since the explosion, ABC 7 reports that the building has been evacuated until its structural integrity can be properly evaluated. Currently, there is no suspicious or malicious activity suspected in the explosion.
DOWNTOWN YOUNGSTOWN explosion in Realty building where Chase Bank occupies 1st floor.2 people are unaccounted for. 7 in hospital 1 in critical condition. An excavator arrived 9pmEST clearing chunks of debris around the building. Investigators haven’t entered yet. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/j3UcOM4tyo
— Jennifer Borrasso (@JenBorrasso) May 29, 2024
1 person in critical condition, multiple injured after massive explosion tears open Ohio building https://t.co/7Fv1TESS47 pic.twitter.com/NcSm70hAYo
— KRON4 News (@kron4news) May 28, 2024
A new aerial view from the KDKA Drone Team shows the damage left behind from yesterday's explosion at the Realty Building in downtown Youngstown, Ohio.
— KDKA (@KDKA) May 29, 2024
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Numerous events and bus services around the city have been canceled until experts can determine the safety of the area. At least we know things could have gone worse.
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