By BRUCE A. FASOL
Fire crews are on the scene of a late-night explosion in West Frankfort. According to authorities, the state fire marshall is enroute to the residence on East Fourth Street to investigate.
There has been no official confirmation, however sources indicate that chemicals were involved in the explosion. One scenario rumored to be under investigation is a possible meth lab explosion.
A West Frankfort Fire Dept spokesman Capt. Ron Rains said one woman had been taken to Herrin Hospital with injuries. It is believed that she was flown out of Herrin for further medical treatment. No name was immediately available.
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