SOUTHGATE, Mich. – The woman found under the rubble of a home that exploded in Southgate early Thursday morning has died.
The explosion happened at a home in the area of Edison and Burns streets at around 5:45 a.m. on April 3.
When firefighters and police arrived, they saw a home engulfed in flames with debris surrounding the home. There was also another home on fire from the explosion. The impact also caused some homes’ windows to break.
A 37-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man were injured in the explosion.
According to authorities, the man was blown out of the house and had extensive burns. He was taken to Detroit Receiving Hospital for treatment.
The woman was found later trapped under the rubble in the fire. She was rescued and was also taken to Detroit Receiving Hospital. Authorities said she also had extensive burns and trauma to her leg.
According to authorities, the woman later died from her injuries.
Cause of explosion
The cause of the explosion is not known at this time. However, authorities at the scene said they are investigating it as a gas-related incident.
