Gas Explosion Rocks Downtown Youngstown, Injures 7

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The NTSB is investigating a deadly explosion at the Realty Building in Youngstown, Ohio, which killed one man and injured seven others. A cut, pressurized gas line in the basement, not actively servicing the building, is suspected to be the cause. The investigation focuses on whether third-party work led to the gas release. The building remains closed until deemed structurally sound, and the community is rallying to support those affected.
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