6 utility workers hurt in gas explosion near Houston
Read full article: 6 utility workers hurt in gas explosion near HoustonAs many as 7 could be injured in gas line explosion near KleinKLEIN, Texas ā Utility workers trying to repair a broken gas line north of Houston struck another one, causing an explosion that injured six of them, including one critically, authorities said. The explosion happened Friday in Klein, said Rachel Neutzler, a spokesperson for the Harris County fire marshal. The CenterPoint Energy workers were repairing a 2-inch (5 centimeter) gas line when they struck a larger one, sparking the explosion, she said. Authorities initially said all seven of the injured were utility workers. CenterPoint Energy said in a statement Saturday that electricity had been restored to affected homes but that crews were still working to restore gas service.