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Explosion at aluminum plant rocks Sidney neighborhood

Sidney Explosion (Ross Aluminum Castings/Steve Baker)
(Ross Aluminum Castings/Steve Baker)

Fire and medical personnel are on the scene of a potential gas explosion in the city of Sidney. The potential explosion happened sometime around 10 a.m. at Ross Aluminum Castings on Oak Avenue.

News Center 7’s Steve Baker arrived on the scene and said one person was taken to Wilson Memorial Hospital with unknown injuries. According to authorities, the explosion caused considerable structural damage to the west side of the building.

Vectren crews were called to the scene to help shut off any gas lines. Authorities at the scene said there was no fire upon arrival.

Stay tuned to News Center 7 and whio.com for more on this developing story.

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