New Jersey house explosion leaves 3 dead, 1 missing, 2 children injured

Published August 4, 2023 9:00 AM

BUENA, N.J. (AP) — An explosion has destroyed a house in southern New Jersey and left three people dead and two children seriously injured. The third victim was found Friday. Authorities are still searching for one other person they believe was inside. The cause of Thursday morning’s explosion in Buena is being investigated. It damaged several nearby homes, but no other injuries were reported. Two men, three young children and a teenager were likely in the home at the time. An infant and 16-year-old girl were flown to a hospital in Philadelphia.

Article Topic Follows: AP-National

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

ABC 17 News is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.