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Gas Explosion at Chase Bank Building in Youngstown, Ohio: Multiple Injuries and Missing Persons Reported

May 28, 2024, 09:03 PM

An explosion caused extensive damage to the Chase Bank building in downtown Youngstown, Ohio, on Tuesday afternoon. The incident, believed to be a gas explosion, has resulted in multiple injuries, and several people are reported missing under the rubble. First responders, including firefighters, police, and medical personnel, are actively working at the scene. No fatalities have been reported so far, and the number of injuries remains unknown. Authorities, including Sen. Sherrod Brown and Rep. Dave Joyce, are monitoring the situation closely. Dramatic security video footage of the explosion has been released.