WWL: Middletown Explosion
A devastating explosion destroyed a power plant in Middletown yesterday morning
A Devastating explosion destroyed a power plant in Middletown yesterday morning. Five people are confirmed dead, dozens have been injured, and at this point, it is unclear whether everyone is accounted for. Sunday’s explosion shattered windows in Middletown, and was felt as far away as North Branford. While officials begin the process of investigating the cause of the explosion, it is suspected that a process known as gas pipe purging was responsible.
On Today’s Where We Live, we’ll get the latest on the explosion from Middletown officials; we’ll also take a look at the Kleen Energy Systems Power Plant where the explosion occurred.
