An investigation is underway after one person was hurt in a small-scale explosion at an Emporia business Tuesday.
Emporia Fire and Emporia Police responded to Redline Trucking, 2913 Bel-Aire, shortly after 9:15 am. Emporia Fire Capt. Willie Ward tells KVOE News the initial indications are there was work underway on a semi diesel fuel tank in a garage. For currently unknown reasons, the tank overpressurized and exploded.
One person nearby was taken to Newman Regional Health with significant trauma. The severity and extent of injuries have not been announced.
Initial plans to possibly airlift the patient to another hospital were halted due to storms near Emporia.
There is no word of any structural damage to the garage or to a refrigerated trailer nearby.
The Emporia Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the incident. Get updates on KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media. Click here for KVOE’s YouTube channel, including a live video and a YouTube Short from the scene.
9:30 am Tuesday: Explosion reported at Emporia trucking business
Details are developing after a reported explosion in southwest Emporia on Tuesday.
Emporia Fire and other authorities were dispatched to Redline Trucking, 2913 Bel-Aire, shortly after 9:15 am. No other information has been confirmed at this time.
KVOE and KVOE.com will have updates.
