1 Hurt In Manhole Explosion In Southwest Baltimore: Officials

Baltimore MD

27 January, 2022

11:00 AM

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BALTIMORE, MD — One person was hurt in an apparent manhole explosion in southwest Baltimore Thursday morning, according to authorities. At least one person was injured, the Baltimore Firefighters Union IAFF Local 734 reported before 11 a.m. Frederick Avenue was closed between Chedworth Lane and Stonecroft Road, fire officials said, and BGE was summoned. A private contractor had been working in the area when the manhole explosion occurred, WJZ reported.