Authorities confirm that 6 individuals were rescued alive after explosion destroys Missouri home.

Six people were rescued from a collapsed home in Jefferson City, Missouri, following an unexplained explosion. The victims were taken to University Hospital with moderate to severe injuries, with some requiring life-saving attention. The Jefferson City Fire Department’s Special Operations Rescue Team worked to free the victims from the debris, which took over three hours to complete. Two pets were also rescued from the collapsed home. The cause of the explosion is under investigation. Jefferson City is located 133 miles west of St. Louis. The victims’ genders and ages were not provided, and updates on their conditions were not immediately available. The rescue operation was challenging due to the extensive structural collapse and debris. The first responders arrived at the scene after receiving a report of an explosion and found the home completely collapsed. The home was depicted as twisted and mangled in daylight footage. The fire department credited their specialized equipment and well-trained personnel for the successful rescue operation. The victims were initially treated for smoke inhalation before being transported to the trauma center. The explosion remains unexplained, and further investigation is ongoing to determine the cause.

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