Crime & Safety
Natural Gas Explosion In Winthrop Displaces At Least 20 People
At least 20 people were displaced and two were hospitalized while emergency crews and National Grid cleared a building.
WINTHROP, MA — Two people were injured and at least 20 were displaced in a natural gas explosion in Winthrop Friday afternoon.
The Red Cross said the explosion happened on Irwin Street Friday afternoon.
The people who were injured were hospitalized; there was no immediate update on their condition.
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National Grid and first responders were working to clear the building.
No additional details were immediately available.
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Red Cross volunteers are on scene in Winthrop responding to a natural gas explosion on Irwin St. At least 20 people are displaced & being taken to a local hotel while 1st responders & @nationalgrid clear the building. 1 person transported to local hospital. pic.twitter.com/YMHWXctewE
— RedCrossMA (@RedCrossMA) August 13, 2021
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