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Three dead including a child after explosion destroys building in Dallas, recovery operations continue
Three people have been killed, including two women and a child, after an explosion destroyed a building in Dallas, Texas. Three others were hospitalised, one in critical but stable condition. Heavy equipment is being used to excavate debris.
Three people have been confirmed dead after an explosion destroyed a building in Dallas, Texas. The victims include two females and one child of unknown gender who were found inside the debris. Dallas Fire Rescue confirmed the fatalities during a press briefing as recovery and excavation operations continue at the scene.
Three people were transported to local hospitals following the blast. One remains in critical but stable condition, while the other two have either been released or are expected to be discharged. An additional two people self-transported to hospital with minor, non-life-threatening injuries that have already been treated.
Heavy equipment has been brought to the scene to help tear down parts of the building that remained standing after the explosion. While demolition crews work on the structure, personnel are simultaneously using hand tools to carefully sift through debris to ensure no additional victims are present.
Senator Ted Cruz posted on social media that his team is actively monitoring the situation, saying he and his wife are praying for the families of those impacted. He thanked the firefighters, police officers, EMTs and first responders working through the night at the scene.
Dallas Fire Rescue spokesperson Jason Evans described the scene as emotionally charged, with residents, families and community members all deeply affected by the tragedy. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation and authorities said they will maintain a presence at the scene throughout the recovery operation, as reported by Fox News.