(Harlan) Two people were injured in an explosion in Earling this morning.
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office responded to several 911 calls of a large explosion in Earling at approximately 8:25 this morning.
Upon arrival it was known that the Earling Standard gas station was on fire and debris was scattered a large distance from the building. Two individuals who were inside the building during the explosion did make it out and received medical attention. Both were initially transported by ambulance to Myrtue Hospital in Harlan and from there one was taken by helicopter to an Omaha Hospital.
The Shelby County Sheriff’s office was assisted by the State Fire Marshall for an ongoing investigation as to what caused the explosion. Multiple fire departments also responded to extinguish the fire.
At this time one individual has been released from the hospital and the other is expected to be released in the next several days.
The investigation is ongoing at this time.
(Photo from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office)
