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Brand-New Update: 3 Critical, Including Children, After Home Explosion In Region Brand-New Update: 3 Critical, Including Children, After Home Explosion In Region
Brand-New Update: 3 Critical, Including Children, After Home Explosion In Region Three residents from the region, including two small children, are in critical condition after their home exploded due to a propane leak. The incident took place in Sullivan County in the town of Thompson around 12:20 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30 on James Place. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, of the New York State Police, troopers along with fire and EMS personnel responded to the residence for a report of a house explosion.  Earlier report: Home Explosion: 3 Seriously Injured As Police Probe Cause Of Incident In Sullivan County They found the home was demolished with severa…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Home Explosion: 3 Seriously Injured As Police Probe Cause Of Incident In Region Home Explosion: 3 Seriously Injured As Police Probe Cause Of Incident In Region
Home Explosion: 3 Seriously Injured As Police Probe Cause Of Incident In Region Three people were seriously injured after a home explosion in the region. It happened early Saturday afternoon, Sept. 30 in Sullivan County on James Place in the town of Thompson. A preliminary investigation reveals that the explosion may have been caused by a propane leak,and the cause "does not appear to be criminal." according to New York State Police. The three injured were transported to area hospitals in serious condition.  For drone footage from the scene by Mark Lieb of Rockland Video Productions, click here. The investigation is ongoing. This is a developing stor…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Woman Hits Underground Propane Tank, Closing Roadway In Area For Hours Woman Hits Underground Propane Tank, Closing Roadway In Area For Hours
Woman Hits Underground Propane Tank, Closing Roadway In Area For Hours An area roadway was closed for hours after a woman allegedly crashed her vehicle into a utility pole and fence, before hitting an inground propane tank causing a major lead. The incident took place around 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 15 in Ulster County in Kerhonkson. According to the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, the woman was driving on Route 209 in the area of the Dollar General when she lose control of her vehicle and struck a utility pole, a fence, and the valve to an underground propane tank causing a significant propane leak.  The service company which owned the tank w…

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by Kathy Reakes