JUST IN: Mass Casualty Event: Major Gas Explosion Collapses Apartment Building in New York – Multiple People Injured (VIDEO)
A major 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 struck a gas line which led to the explosion.
New York’s Democrat Governor released a statement on the explosion.
“I have been briefed on the building collapse in Dutchess County and have deployed State emergency services personnel to assist in response efforts,” Hochul said.
“New Yorkers: please follow directions from law enforcement and other first responders working to keep the community safe,” she said.
I have been briefed on the building collapse in Dutchess County and have deployed State emergency services personnel to assist in response efforts.