Investigators are trying to determine what caused a house to explode in Connecticut, injuring seven people, including four children, and sending debris flying.
Vernon Police: 7 people were involved in the explosion, 4 rescued including a child and 3 were outside the home. pic.twitter.com/WJZyquNfGV
— Jenna DeAngelis (@jennamdeangelis) August 4, 2016
Police, fire and rescue crews responded to the home in Vernon Thursday afternoon.
Three of the victims were outside when they arrived, while four more remained trapped in the rubble. Crews dug through what was left of the house to pull them to safety.
Four children were among the victims. Police say a 7-year-old boy appeared to suffer the most serious injuries.
State Troopers and K9 teams assisted Vernon PD & Vernon FD with East St. house explosion & collapse. pic.twitter.com/ZWjTYdDRZk
— CT State Police (@CT_STATE_POLICE) August 4, 2016
The force of the blast blew the front door of the home across the street into a neighbor's yard. Glass and other debris littered the roadway.
Connecticut State Police troopers and K-9 teams assisted Vernon police and fire.
Governor Dannel Malloy arrived at the scene Thursday night to speak with first responders and the search and rescue team at the home.
In #Vernon w/ emergency mgmt officials receiving updates on the ongoing situation. Will continue to monitor closely. pic.twitter.com/TqNoYZ8bPm
— Governor Dan Malloy (Archived) (@GovMalloyOffice) August 5, 2016
