At least 1 person died and several others, including children, were trapped after a ‘major explosion’ in Maryland

• At least six people were trapped in Baltimore, Maryland after a gas explosion leveled three homes on Monday, the Baltimore Fire Department said.
• One woman was pronounced dead at the scene and at least four others were taken to local hospitals in serious condition, the department said on Twitter.
• The department said at least one other person remained trapped inside the rubble.
• Some of those trapped following the “major explosion” included children, the fire department said.
• A Special Rescue Operations team also responded to the scene to attempt to rescue trapped individuals.
• Blair Adams, a spokesperson for the fire department, said the cause of the blast was a “major gas explosion,” according to The New York Times.
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⚠️⚠️MAJOR EXPLOSION WITH MULTIPLE PEOPLE TRAPPED⚠️⚠️
In the area of 6500 blk Reisterstown Rd 21215

Several houses exploded. At least 5 people trapped, some children. A Collapse Respose and Second Alarm has been called.

📷 @CitizenAppBALT pic.twitter.com/Ayddx8JeUp

— Baltimore Firefighters IAFF Local 734 (@BCFDL734) August 10, 2020

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