01/09/2024

At Least 11 Injured in Hotel Blast in Fort Worth, Texas

The explosion likely was caused by a gas leak

At least 11 people were injured — one critically — after an explosion at a downtown Fort Worth hotel Monday afternoon, according to first responders.

A spokesperson for MedStar confirmed two others were in serious condition and eight were facing less serious injuries. One person was reported missing.

The Fort Worth Fire Department said on X, formerly known as Twitter, that the explosion was likely caused by a gas leak but personnel were waiting for confirmation as of 5:30 p.m.

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