One Killed And Two Hurt In Jeffersonville Explosion

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JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind.—One person was killed and at least two were injured in an explosion that was likely caused by natural gas early Sunday morning in Jeffersonville.

The explosion occurred on at a house on Assembly Road, said the city’s fire chief. In a statement on Facebook, authorities warned that damage was extensive, and that some debris was “elevated” and could fall.

At least 15 homes were damaged from the explosion, which destroyed the home in which it originated.

The city condemned many of the houses.

“The City of Jeffersonville is deeply saddened by Sunday’s home explosion. At this time, we know one life has been lost and others were injured. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and the entire Capitol Hills neighborhood,” said Mayor Mike Moore.

“We greatly appreciate our first responders and depend on them at a time like this. We are a strong community and are lucky to live in an area that cares about its neighbors. This impacts us all.”

Indiana State Police were assisting city firefighters and police in the investigation.

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JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind.  — An explosion leveled a home in southern Indiana Sunday just before 5 a.m.

It happened in Jeffersonville, just north of Louisville, Kentucky.,

One person was killed, and two others suffered serious injuries.

Officials haven’t said if the victims were inside the house that exploded.

The Jeffersonvile Fire Department reports that the Fire Marshals have ruled out any possibility of a meth lab in the home that exploded. They say that they are waiting on a report from the gas company investigators ‬

Several nearby homes were also left uninhabitable.

The explosion shattered windows across a Jeffersonville neighborhood and sent debris flying onto roofs, lawns and cars.

Officials have not said what they believe caused the explosion.

Courtesy Jeffersonville Fire Dept.
Courtesy Jeffersonville Fire Dept.