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YWCA Explodes In Western PA: Reports

A YWCA in western Pennsylvania has apparently exploded on Tuesday, August 2, according to media outlets.

The scene of the YWCA explosion.

The scene of the YWCA explosion.

Photo Credit: Special to Daily Voice

The explosion happened in the 400 block of 9th Street, McKeesport around 8 a.m., according to WTAE.

The building was known as the Common Ground Building and it was under construction at the time of the explosion, KDKA reports.

Specifically, crews were working on a handicap ramp when they hit a gas line, police told WPXI.

One person was injured and taken to an area hospital, according to the outlets citing a McKeesport spokesperson.

Gas and electric have since been turned off to the building, police told WPXI.

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