Four injured in Kitchener house explosion (update)
Posted Jan 19, 2023 10:29:00 AM.
Four people are in hospital following a late night townhouse house explosion in Kitchener.
Emergency crews responded to a unit at 150 Elm Ridge Drive, shortly after 11:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Waterloo Regional Police say the explosion caused extensive damage. There is significant structural damage to that unit and other neighbouring units.
The fence and windows facing the street, on the ground and second floor are all smashed. Debris from the home is also scattered around the yard, including a barbecue propane tank and bicycle.
A man and woman were transported to a hospital outside of the region with serious injuries. Two children were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.
The cause of the explosion has not been determined yet. Both police and the Ontario Fire Marshall are involved in the investigation.
Anyone who has information about the incident is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
The Red Cross will be assisting those who were displaced because of the explosion.
— With files from Mark Douglas
Two people were sent to hospital after an 11:30 fire last night at a townhome on Elm Ridge Drive in Kitchener. The front side of the home is heavily damaged and exposed, surrounded by police tape. Details now on @CityNewsKIT or https://t.co/UrH5a04nHy pic.twitter.com/WfVjST9hkU
— Mark Douglas (@DouglasCityNews) January 19, 2023
