Health & Fitness
New Details Released In Norwalk Hospital ER Explosion: Update
The explosion occurred Sunday night, and resulted in the temporary closure of Maple Street.
NORWALK, CT — An explosion in the Emergency Room at Norwalk Hospital Sunday night was caused by an oxygen cylinder/regulator that blew up on a transport gurney, according to Norwalk Deputy Chief Edward Prescott.
One person suffered minor injuries in the explosion, which occurred at about 7:30 p.m.
"The gurney was transporting a patient into the ER and had two attendants," Prescott said. "Firefighters found a moderate dust condition from a discharg of a dry-chemical extinguisher, but no smoke or fire. Burn marks on the wall and ceiling were the result of the explosion.
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"One of the EMT attendants, from an out of town ambulance service, was treated and released, the other EMT and patient were uninjured."
Norwalk police temporarily closed Maple Street Sunday night as a result of the explosion, and individually escorted people who needed to get to the hospital. The road was reopened before 10 p.m.
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Patrol Division, @norwalkctfire and @NorwalkHospital EMS on scene at Norwalk Hospital with an explosion in the emergency room. 2 people with minor injuries. Preliminary investigation oxygen tank explosion. pic.twitter.com/GIU26FxkAw
— Norwalk, CT Police (@NorwalkCtPD) July 22, 2019
Maple St closed to all traffic. Officers will assist anyone needing to get into the hospital.
— Norwalk, CT Police (@NorwalkCtPD) July 22, 2019
Maple Street is now open to all traffic. #TrafficAlert
— Norwalk, CT Police (@NorwalkCtPD) July 22, 2019
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