Multiple injuries reported after explosion at apartment building on Detroit’s west side

Cause of explosion under investigation

(Matt Rourke, Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

An apartment complex in Detroit’s west side is badly damaged in what neighbors said sounded like an explosion early Monday morning.

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Our crew quickly went to the scene on Littlefield just south of Schoolcraft on March 31 at around 4 a.m.

There is heavy damage to the building. Multiple injuries have been reported, including three people from the same family who were badly hurt.

Officials said 12 people have been rescued.

The cause of the explosion is still under investigation by officials.

We will keep you updated on our website and our morning news broadcast with live reports from the scene.


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