1 Killed, Multiple People Hurt After Explosion In Downtown Youngstown, Ohio: An explosion in a building containing a Chase Bank and 12 floors of apartments in downtown Youngstown, Ohio, has resulted in the death of one person and injuries to several others. The incident occurred near Central Square on Tuesday, May 28. The Youngstown Police Department confirmed the explosion and urged the public to avoid the downtown area to allow emergency personnel to address the situation without obstruction.
This announcement was shared on the department’s Facebook page. According to multiple sources, including ABC News, CBS News, and local media outlet WKBN, the explosion took place at the Realty Building on East Federal Street around 3 p.m. local time. One person was killed, and seven others were injured in the blast. Youngstown Fire Chief Barry Finley reported that a man’s body was recovered from the scene in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The deceased was identified as a 27-year-old employee of Chase Bank.
One individual sustained critical injuries. The explosion occurred in a building housing Chase Bank on the ground floor and 12 floors of apartment units above. Initial reports from Chief Finley suggested the possibility of a natural gas explosion, and authorities are investigating to determine if there was a gas leak. “All I know for sure is that there was an explosion,” Finley stated during a press briefing on May 28.
A spokesperson for Chase Bank expressed that the company is in “close contact with local officials to check on the safety of everyone in the building and area.” They added, “After that, we’ll work to determine what happened and to assess the damage.” Residents near the blast site described the experience as akin to a “mini earthquake.” Damia Rizwan, who lives a block away, recounted to CBS News, “It was a loud bang. My building shook.” Rizwan added, “My stomach dropped. I said this is different and this isn’t okay. When I heard the people screaming, I was like something serious happened.”
The Ohio State Fire Marshal, Mercy Health, and Chase Bank have not yet responded to requests for further comments. The investigation into the cause of the explosion is ongoing, and authorities are working diligently to determine the precise circumstances surrounding the incident. This tragic event has deeply impacted the community, and our thoughts and condolences are with the families and friends of the victims. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available through the ongoing investigation.
1 Killed, Multiple People Hurt After Explosion In Downtown Youngstown, Ohio: An explosion in a building containing a Chase Bank and 12 floors of apartments in downtown Youngstown, Ohio, has resulted in the death of one person and injuries to several others. The incident occurred near Central Square on Tuesday, May 28. The Youngstown Police Department confirmed the explosion and urged the public to avoid the downtown area to allow emergency personnel to address the situation without obstruction.
This announcement was shared on the department’s Facebook page. According to multiple sources, including ABC News, CBS News, and local media outlet WKBN, the explosion took place at the Realty Building on East Federal Street around 3 p.m. local time. One person was killed, and seven others were injured in the blast. Youngstown Fire Chief Barry Finley reported that a man’s body was recovered from the scene in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The deceased was identified as a 27-year-old employee of Chase Bank.
One individual sustained critical injuries. The explosion occurred in a building housing Chase Bank on the ground floor and 12 floors of apartment units above. Initial reports from Chief Finley suggested the possibility of a natural gas explosion, and authorities are investigating to determine if there was a gas leak. “All I know for sure is that there was an explosion,” Finley stated during a press briefing on May 28.
A spokesperson for Chase Bank expressed that the company is in “close contact with local officials to check on the safety of everyone in the building and area.” They added, “After that, we’ll work to determine what happened and to assess the damage.” Residents near the blast site described the experience as akin to a “mini earthquake.” Damia Rizwan, who lives a block away, recounted to CBS News, “It was a loud bang. My building shook.” Rizwan added, “My stomach dropped. I said this is different and this isn’t okay. When I heard the people screaming, I was like something serious happened.”
The Ohio State Fire Marshal, Mercy Health, and Chase Bank have not yet responded to requests for further comments. The investigation into the cause of the explosion is ongoing, and authorities are working diligently to determine the precise circumstances surrounding the incident. This tragic event has deeply impacted the community, and our thoughts and condolences are with the families and friends of the victims. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available through the ongoing investigation.
