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FOX news reporting explosion at a gas station in Ghent, West Virgina. First reports states 2 killed 3 injured.


1,776 posted on 01/30/2007 9:39:05 AM PST by Velveeta (Bears!)
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Explosion in Raleigh County Levels Gas Station

Crews on scene.
GHENT -- Emergency crews are on the scene of an explosion at a gas station on U.S 19.

The explosion occurred at the Little General just before 11 a.m.

A 59News crew at the scene said at least seven people were killed and several cars were overturned. However, there have been no official reports on the number of fatalities.

The building was destroyed in the explosion. A cause has not been determined, but preliminary reports indicate a propane tank may have exploded.

Bystanders said there was an odor of gas before the explosion.

A temporary command center is being set up at the Ghent Volunteer Fire Department.

Raleigh County Sheriff Danny Moore said crews are searching the scene. (snip)
http://wowktv.com/story.cfm?func=viewstory&storyid=19333&printview=1

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1,777 posted on 01/30/2007 9:59:29 AM PST by Velveeta (Bears!)
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