Watch CBS News

Explosion Kills 1, Injures 5 On Lake Erie

ERIE (KDKA) -- One person was killed in an explosion at a marina on Lake Erie.

The explosion happened at the Erie Yacht club's boat refueling area around 6:30 p.m. Monday. Witnesses told the Erie Times-News it sounded like a bomb exploding.

A woman was killed and at least five others were hurt, including a 2-year-old child. Two patients have arrived at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh.

RELATED LINKS
Erie Times-News: Coroner Arrives At Scene Of Fatal Explosion
Erie Yacht Club

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.