A massive explosion at a Texas hotel left at least 21 people injured, while others were trapped in the basement and had to be rescued Monday, authorities said.
The explosion took place at the Sandman Signature Hotel, in a historic 20-story building in downtown Fort Worth, after an apparent gas explosion, according to firefighters.
Rescuers were desperately searching the rest of the building for possible victims Monday night.
“We had reports of people trapped in the basement and because of the explosion that took place, some of those access areas were covered or it didn’t seem safe to take people to that point,” Craig Trojacek said. , spokesperson for the Fort Worth Fire Department.
At least 21 people were being treated for injuries in what firefighters called a “major incident.”
Fort Worth Fire Lt. Brian Call surveys the scene after an explosion at the Sandman Hotel in downtown Fort Worth. Peter Matthews, Fort Worth Fire Department spokesman Craig Trojacek, said investigators are confident the explosion was “some type of gas explosion.” Peter Matthews Two people were in serious condition and the rest had minor injuries. Peter Matthews Medics also treated four more people at the scene, but did not take them to a hospital. Peter Matthews
One person was listed in critical condition and two others were in serious condition. The rest suffered minor injuries, authorities said at a news conference.
Witness Rebecca Martinez was in nearby buildings when she heard a loud crack before a wall of dust and debris swept through the city streets.
When he went outside to see what was happening, he found a man and a woman leaning against a fire hydrant.
“The man was all bloody, his face was all bloody,” Martínez said. “Then I started smelling natural gas, very intense, and I thought, ‘Maybe I need to get away from here.’”
The incident occurred due to an apparent gas explosion. Josh Engleton via Storyful The explosion occurred in the surrounded area. CBS TEXAS The scene has been described as a “major incident.” FOX4
Images from the scene showed broken glass and debris scattered across the street.
“There was debris. There was isolation. There was office furniture,” Charlie Collier, 31, told The Associated Press. “Everything on the first floors of the building was blown all over the street.”
The 245-room Sandman Signature Fort Worth Downtown Hotel dates back to 1920, according to the hotel’s website. The building, known as “The Wagoner Building”, has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979.
The authorities arrived at the scene. FOX4 At least 10 people were injured during a gas explosion at a hotel in Fort Worth, Texas, on Monday. CBS TEXAS Debris and broken windows after the explosion. CBS TEXAS The explosion took place at the Sandman Signature Hotel. CBS TEXAS
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he had been in contact with local officials after the explosion and was ready to “immediately deploy any additional personnel and resources necessary to keep Texans in the area safe and out of harm’s way.”
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