A person was killed and another person was injured after a house exploded in Dagsboro, Delaware, Tuesday morning.
The explosion occurred shortly after 7 a.m. at a home on the 25000 block of Gum Tree Road. Firefighters arrived at the badly damaged and collapsed home. One person who was inside the house during the blast was helped by neighbors, but a second person was trapped inside.
Firefighters entered through the debris and found the body of the second person. The body of the victim was taken to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science where officials will work to identify them and determine a cause of death.
The first person who was rescued by neighbors suffered minor injuries.
The Delaware Deputy State Fire Marshal’s Office, Delaware State Police and the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are investigating the cause of the explosion.
Officials said there are no indications of any criminal activity in connection to the incident. They also said the explosion caused an estimated $500,000 in damage.
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