BREAKING: Explosion Rocks Chase Bank, Multiple People Reportedly Pulled From Rubble

By Danielle

 

A horrific explosion caused extensive damage to a Chase Bank in downtown Youngstown, Ohio.

Emergency crews responded to the scene after reports of a gas explosion in the 13-story building.

“Chase Bank occupies the first floor of the building, but the 13-story building also houses numerous apartments,” 21 News noted.

WATCH:

Here is the dramatic security video of the explosion at the Chase Bank Building in downtown Youngstown. pic.twitter.com/QdapO52uME

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WKBN reports:

The explosion happened just before 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Realty building on E. Federal Street. Crews evacuated people from the top floors, where there are apartments.

Chase Bank is located at the bottom of the building. A representative of Chase Bank said they are in contact with local officials to check on the safety of everyone in the building, and after that, they will assess the damage.

Those in the area reported hearing a loud boom followed by smoke and the smell of gas.

“I heard the boom, and I looked up and I could see dark smoke coming out of the side of the Chase Bank building… but it was such a really strong, strong boom, you know, I blurted out, “Oh my God,’” said Debora Flora, executive director of Mahoning County Land Bank who works downtown.

Seven people are receiving treatment related to the explosion at Mercy Health, with one patient in critical condition, a Mercy Health spokesperson confirmed…

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