An explosion, presumably due to gas, shook the ground floors of the century-old Sandman Signature Fort Worth Downtown hotel Monday afternoon in Texas, leaving at least 21 people injured, one in critical condition and four in serious condition. The incident also caused a fire, shattered windows and scattered debris on the surrounding street.
The smell of gas permeated the city center, causing alarm among residents and passersby. Firefighters, who initially considered the explosion as a result of a gas leak, are working hand in hand with federal agents to clarify the exact cause of the event.
The hotel, with almost 104 years of history, had recently been renovated and is located in the vicinity of the convention center and city hall. Rescue teams and firefighters are conducting a meticulous room-by-room search to make sure there are no people trapped inside the building, he reported. cnn.
Employees and guests among those injured in gas explosion at Fort Worth hotel
Three employees of the Musume restaurant, located inside the hotel, were injured, although fortunately there were no customers present at the time of the explosion. At the time of the incident, 26 rooms in the hotel were occupied, and people with bloody faces were reportedly being cared for on stretchers.
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The Sandman Signature hotel is located in downtown Fort Worth and has 104 years of history
Fort Worth Fire Department
Despite initial reports mentioning an explosion at a restaurant under construction within the hotel, this information has not yet been confirmed. Likewise, the extent of the structural damage to the building is unknown.
Until now, There are no indications of criminality related to the incident, and the Sandman hotel is actively collaborating with emergency teams to provide help to the injured and facilitate the work of the authorities. The current priority is medical attention to the victims and clarification of the cause, while an exhaustive search is maintained to ensure that no people are trapped inside the hotel. Although gas is considered the probable cause, official confirmation from the competent authorities is still awaited.
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