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Two Die in Early Morning Home Blast
26 Sep
Summary
- Two people died in an explosion at a Hazel Green residence.
- One person was transported in critical condition to Huntsville Hospital.
- Emergency services responded to the incident early Friday morning.
A devastating explosion tore through a home on Elkwood Section Road in Hazel Green early Friday morning, claiming two lives. The incident, which occurred around 4:47 a.m., prompted a swift response from multiple emergency services. Responders found one person with critical injuries, who was subsequently transported to Huntsville Hospital Trauma Services. Sadly, another individual was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Madison County Sheriff's Office confirmed that a total of two people have died as a result of the explosion. Evidence, including what appeared to be insulation scattered in the roadway, was visible near the residence. Investigators from the Madison County Sheriff's Office, the Hazel Green Volunteer Fire Department, and the state fire marshal are actively working to determine the cause of the blast. As of Friday, no further information regarding the victims' identities has been released.
