Houston Explosion: Two People Confirmed Dead in Industrial Company

By Staff, Agencies

Houston police chief has confirmed that two people died on Friday after a massive explosion at an industrial company.

The blast that occurred at around 4:25 a.m. local time between Gessner and Steffani Lane in the Westbranch neighborhood has left debris scattered around the area and windows in nearby houses broken, according to eyewitnesses.

A man told KTRK-TV that he saw a bloodied person walking around, while the Houston Fire Department reported that one person has been transported to the hospital.

After the blast, the fire continued to burn and the firefighters have asked reporters to stay away from the scene.

The cause of the incident remains unknown so far. At the same time, the police have asked all traffic to avoid the area.