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4 hurt in Newark when gas explosion tears facade off home

  • Jun 11
  • 1 min read

Originally published on cbsnews.com


Four people, including two teens and two construction workers, were hurt in a house explosion in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday.


All of the victims all expected to survive.  


It happened at around 12:20 p.m. at Magazine Street near Marne Street. Construction workers working on a water line struck a gas line, causing the explosion, which tore the front facade off the home and caused windows to shatter, according to Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda. 


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