Chicago Horrific' explosion injures at least 8

An explosion at an apartment caused at least eight injuries

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Tuesday morning in Chicago's West Side's Austin district

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Ten ambulances were dispatched to the location

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located at West End Avenue and Washington Boulevard

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Loyola University Medical Center received two men

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one is critical to serious, while the other is fair

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Firefighters are still looking for more potential trapped victims

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According to CFD, the explosion's actual root cause is unknown

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After the explosion, Ashunda Harris, a local neighbour, claimed to smell natural gas

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According to city data, the apartment complex has failed 17 inspections since 2005

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Chicago Horrific' explosion injures at least 8

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An explosion at an apartment caused at least eight injuries

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Tuesday morning in Chicago's West Side's Austin district

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Ten ambulances were dispatched to the location

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located at West End Avenue and Washington Boulevard

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Loyola University Medical Center received two men

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one is critical to serious, while the other is fair

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Firefighters are still looking for more potential trapped victims

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According to CFD, the explosion's actual root cause is unknown

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After the explosion, Ashunda Harris, a local neighbour, claimed to smell natural gas

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According to city data, the apartment complex has failed 17 inspections since 2005

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