A devastating gas explosion took place on Wednesday evening in a suburb of Kansas City, heavily affecting the community. The explosion occurred after a gas main was inadvertently damaged, causing significant destruction.
The unfortunate incident unfolded in Lexington, Missouri, where local authorities reported that members of the household involved sustained injuries. However, they refrained from detailing the severity or confirming any fatalities at this time. According to Lexington city administrator, further information will be disclosed as soon as the affected family is able to notify their loved ones, which was mentioned during a Thursday morning press conference.
The explosion was triggered around 7:45 p.m., when a subcontractor mishandled a gas main while laying a fiber optic cable. This mishap ignited an explosive fire that not only annihilated the home but also inflicted damage on several nearby structures, as stated by city officials.
In response to the disaster, Liberty Utilities took prompt action by cutting off the gas supply to the township, which has a population of about 4,500 residents. During the press briefing, the director of operations at Liberty Utilities confirmed that an investigation is actively ongoing to ascertain the root of the incident. While repairs are currently underway, there is no estimate available on when the gas service might be fully restored to the community.