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House leveled after gas line hit in Topeka

January 30, 2012|by John Boyd | KWCH 12 Eyewitness News

(TOPEKA, Kan.) — Workers hit a gas line in Topeka, causing a home to explode.  The explosion happened Monday morning in the 1900 block of SW Navajo.

Topeka fire investigators say a sprinkler system was being installed when a gas line was struck, causing the explosion.  The house was leveled and one victim, an unidentified female, was taken to a nearby hospital. The extent of the victims injuries are unknown at this time. 

Eyewitness News is following the story - look for updates as they become available.

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