Six people were rescued from a collapsed home in Missouri after an unexplained explosion caused extensive damage to the residence. The victims were taken to a hospital with moderate to severe injuries, with three of them in critical condition requiring life-saving procedures. The rescue operation was challenging due to the significant debris and structural collapse of the home. It took more than three hours to extract all six individuals and two pets from the rubble. The cause of the explosion is under investigation. The Jefferson City Fire Department’s Special Operations Rescue Team played a key role in the rescue efforts, utilizing specialized equipment and personnel. The victims were taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment, but updates on their condition were not immediately available. The gender and ages of the victims were also undisclosed. The Jefferson City Fire Department expressed gratitude for the equipment and training that allowed for the successful rescue operation. The explosion occurred in a neighborhood near the Missouri River in Jefferson City, the state capital, about 133 miles west of St. Louis.
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