According to a press release issued by the Chicago Fire Department on Tuesday morning, multiple people were hospitalized after a building explosion located in the South Austin neighborhood of Chicago, IL resulted in the collapse of the structure.
“There was an explosion at Central & West End,” Chicago Fire Department announced on Twitter. “Adjacent building is being evacuated. There are a number of transports. Update to follow with transport info. No further info at this time.”
There was an explosion at Central & West End. Adjacent building is being evacuated. There are a number of transports. Update to follow with transport info. No further info at this time. 0 pic.twitter.com/Wmol70blSU
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) September 20, 2022
“ATF is on scene to assist. As is CPD bomb unit. Six transports so far searches underway. Three victims serious to critical.”
According to a recent report from the Fire Department, eight persons have been taken to the hospital.
Update Central & West End: there are 2 additional transports; 1 M yellow and 1 M red – both to Stroger. This raises the total to 8 transports.
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) September 20, 2022
Watch the video below:
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) September 20, 2022
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