A large gas explosion collapsed an apartment building in Wappingers Falls, New York on Thursday.
Several people were injured in the explosion. According to initial media reports, a contractor hit a gas pipe, leading to the explosion.
New York’s Democratic governor released a statement on the explosion.
“I have been informed of the building collapse in Dutchess County and have deployed state emergency services personnel to assist in the response,” Hochul said.
“New Yorkers: please follow the directions of law enforcement and other first responders working to keep the community safe,” she said.
I have been informed of the building collapse in Dutchess County and have deployed State Emergency Services personnel to assist in the response.
New Yorkers: Follow the directions of law enforcement and other first responders working to keep the community safe.
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) November 2, 2023
WABC reported:
An investigation is underway after the gas pipeline was hit, causing a fire and explosion on Thursday afternoon.
A spokesperson for Central Hudson said a contractor struck a 3/4-inch gas line and the excavation caused a fire and explosion at 4 Brick Row.
The company stopped electricity and natural gas supplies to the immediate area at 1:30 p.m
There are reports that several people are being treated on site or have already been transported to a local hospital, including by helicopter.
Medical helicopters transported the victims to a local hospital.
#BREAK: Reports of multiple injuries after massive gas explosion decimates apartment building⁰
#WappingersFalls | #NYNumerous emergency responders and authorities are on the scene in Wappingers Falls, New York, in response to a large gas explosion that… pic.twitter.com/f8ZNmKNKIe
— RAWSALERTS (@rawsalerts) November 2, 2023
More from CBS New York:
TO DEVELOP…