Oklahoma Crews Respond to Gas Line Explosion

Two people were hurt Friday morning in a gas line explosion near the town of Alex, located in Grady County.
Nov. 14, 2008

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ALEX, Okla. --

Two people were hurt Friday morning in a gas line explosion near the town of Alex, located in Grady County.

A Grady County Sheriff's Department spokesman said three nearby structures were leveled.

At least one of the people injured was taken to the Baptist Burn Center in Oklahoma City.

Crews are at the scene venting the line to prevent another explosion, authorities said.

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