According to NBC Chicago, a gas explosion occurred the evening of Wednesday, November 16th in the downtown area of Canton, Illinois just 30 miles southwest of Peoria. Officials have reported one person is dead and 10 individuals are severely wounded from the incident and are being treated at Graham Hospital in Canton. Several buildings in the explosion’s vicinity have been damaged as well. The cause for the gas explosion is still unknown at this time and continues to be investigated.
Fatal Gas Explosion in Canton Illinois
Mattoon, IL, USA / MyRadioLink.com
Nov 16, 2016 | 10:16 PM
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