Six People Injured At Medical Marijuana Plant Explosion In PA

Six people were injured in an explosion at a medical marijuana plant in central Pennsylvania, authorities say.

Emergency crew on the scene where the explosion happened.
Photo Credit: *Facebook/Hustontown Area Vol. Fire Co.*

06/22/2022 5:11 p.m.

Emergency crews were called to the explosion at the Ilera Healthcare facility located at 3786 North Hess Road in Taylor Township at the Fulton and Bedford County line around 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, according to emergency dispatchers.

The explosion happened in an incinerator room and damage was contained to the room, reports WJAC citing Hustontown Area Volunteer Fire Company Chief Darius Deshong.

Two people suffered burns and were seriously injured—requiring them to be flown to UPMC Altoona, according to dispatchers.

The other four people who were injured were taken to area hospitals via ambulances; their statuses and conditions are unknown, authorities say.

OSHA has launched an investigation, click here to read more.

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