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2 Workers Still Hospitalized After Explosion At BGE Building

"We continue to keep those two contractors still in the hospital in our thoughts and prayers," BGE said in a statement.

Work is underway to repair the damaged roof and windows. The building is still largely evacuated, and the cause of the blast is under investigation.
Work is underway to repair the damaged roof and windows. The building is still largely evacuated, and the cause of the blast is under investigation. (WJZ)

BALTIMORE, MD — The general contractor of the construction crew working at the BGE building on Wednesday confirmed with BGE that all but two of those hospitalized with injuries have now been released from the hospital and are home.

“We continue to keep those two contractors still in the hospital in our thoughts and prayers and look forward to the speedy recovery of everyone injured,” BGE said.

The blast happened just before 8:30 Wednesday morning. While the building was mostly empty due to the holidays and the COVID-19 pandemic, construction crews were working on the air handling and boiler system.

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