At least six people have been hurt after a row of homes collapsed in South Philadelphia this morning:
https://twitter.com/911BUFF/status/361881652911284224
Several taken to hospital after building collapse this am in Philadelphia. Baby was thrown out window to fire fighter http://t.co/obXVIcJlaW
— Elizabeth Campbell (@ElizCampbellTV) July 29, 2013
DETAILS: 6 w/ minor injuries, incl baby & teenager, after explosion & building collapse in Philadelphia; none missing pic.twitter.com/zAOgPqPGgd
— NewsBreaker (@NewsBreaker) July 29, 2013
At least 7 people hurt in Philadelphia building collapsehttp://t.co/3iwce42X9m#KSATnews pic.twitter.com/WXcPeLb8cK
— KSAT 12 (@ksatnews) July 29, 2013
One of the victims is reportedly an infant:
At least six injured, including an infant, in violent house explosion and collapse in Philadelphia, Pa.NBC News
— Barbara Espinosa (@1Barbara1) July 29, 2013
The collapse is believed to have resulted from an explosion caused by a gas leak:
Here's a picture of the building collapse in Philadelphia. Witnesses say they heard an explosion and smelled gas pic.twitter.com/N3ebYoZROF
— News4JAX (@wjxt4) July 29, 2013
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#Developing: A gas explosion is to blame for a Philadelphia house collapse; 6 people including one infant have been injured
— ABC News (@ABC) July 29, 2013
The investigation is ongoing.
Thoughts and prayers to all those affected.
Another building collapse in #Philadelphia – Thoughts are with those affected. #SouthPhilly
— KulpmontPAbound (@KulpmontPABound) July 29, 2013
We hope all of the victims will recover swiftly.
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