Gas Main Explosion Rocks Bedford Park: Minor Injuries, Evacuations, and Major Emergency Response

September 23, 2024
Gas Main Explosion Rocks Bedford Park: Minor Injuries, Evacuations, and Major Emergency Response
  • The NYPD advised the public to avoid the area as traffic delays were expected during repairs.

  • Witnesses described a loud bang followed by smoke filling the air, creating a chaotic atmosphere.

  • On September 22, 2024, a gas main ruptured in Bedford Park, The Bronx, around 9:40 a.m., prompting a significant emergency response.

  • The explosion, which occurred near Bedford Park Boulevard and Decatur Avenue, led to a swift response from the FDNY, Con Edison, and the NYPD.

  • Firefighters confirmed that valves were shut down and the gas was dissipating in the area.

  • Emergency personnel evacuated nearby apartment buildings and cordoned off several blocks to ensure public safety.

  • The FDNY confirmed that all five injuries were minor; two individuals were treated on-site.

  • By around 1 p.m., authorities deemed the situation 'under control,' allowing residents to return home after inspections.

  • Crews from Con Edison are on-site to make repairs and plan to restore gas service to the affected area later that day.

  • The cause of the gas line rupture is still under investigation, with emergency personnel remaining on the scene into Sunday afternoon.

  • A total of five people were treated for minor injuries, with three individuals transported to local hospitals due to exposure.

  • Local residents noted ongoing construction work in the area, which they believed might have contributed to the rupture.

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