A devastating explosion early Thursday morning destroyed a home in Southgate, Michigan, leaving one woman dead and a man severely injured.
The blast, which occurred before dawn, caused extensive damage to the house and sent debris flying across the neighborhood, waking residents in the area.
The woman, whose identity has not been released, was trapped in the rubble and suffered severe burns and internal injuries. Tragically, she did not survive.
A man, believed to be in his 30s, was blown to the front yard by the force of the explosion and also sustained critical burns and injuries. He was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Southgate police Det. Sgt. Nathan Mosczynski confirmed the severity of the injuries, noting that both victims had extensive burns and internal trauma.
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The explosion, which occurred just before 6 a.m., sent shockwaves through the community. Debris from the blast was scattered across several blocks, with a couch even crashing through a window across the street. Some of the wreckage was seen hanging from trees in the area.
“I thought it was thunder at first,” said Arturo Ramirez, a nearby resident. “Then I saw a crack form on my ceiling.” The blast’s force was so strong that it shook homes and left many residents shaken.
Authorities are treating the explosion as a gas-related incident, although the exact cause of the blast remains under investigation. Local firefighters, police, and emergency responders worked quickly to search the scene for any further survivors or hazards.
This tragic event has left the tight-knit community in Southgate reeling, as residents continue to process the shocking explosion.
Police and fire officials are working together to determine what led to the blast, which has devastated both the victims’ family and their neighbors.
