Three people have been hospitalized after their house exploded, following what appeared to be a natural gas leak at Bayland, St. Michael.
The victims, 45-year-old Andrew Maughn, 48-year-old Venice Codrington, and 49-year-old Nicholas White, are reportedly being treated at the QEH for 2nd-degree burns about the body.
Starcom Network News understands the fire occurred sometime around 5 o’clock this morning.
The house was destroyed in the explosion. When Starcom Network visited the area, workers from the National Petroleum Company were at the scene, turning off the gas pipeline.
Ganelle Holder, who lived near the scene of the fire, said the smell of gas was strong in the air when the explosion happened.
Holder said the occupants of the house managed to escape and were being treated before the ambulance arrived. She said the explosion left her and her son traumatized
Nellia Robert, who also lived nearby, said she heard the cries for help when the incident occurred.
Bayland St. Michael resident Nellia Robert.
