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Explosion at East Baltimore Coca-Cola Bottling Plant Injures Four

Fire officials are investigating a blast inside carbon dioxide-handling equipment.

Overview

  • Firefighters responded around 10:30 a.m. Sunday to the facility on the 700 block of North Kresson Street.
  • One person suffered critical injuries, and another sustained serious but non-life-threatening wounds.
  • The two most severely injured were transported to hospitals for treatment.
  • Two additional people were treated at the scene and released, according to Baltimore City fire officials.
  • Authorities have not identified a cause or released further details as the inquiry continues.