Friday night, six individuals were inside a house that exploded in a residential neighborhood in West Milford, New Jersey, according to police.
The incident occurred on Banker Road around 9 p.m. The West Milford Police Department stated in a press release that responding officers discovered an explosion-damaged home.
Five victims were transported by helicopter to local hospitals, while one victim refused further medical care, according to the police.
Rich Poplaski, West Milford’s PIO/Deputy Fire Chief, told NorthJersey.com that the cause of the collapse is currently unclear. Poplaski stated that first responders are at the scene and advised residents to avoid Banker Road.
The West Milford Detective Bureau, West Milford Fire Marshals, and the New Jersey Fire Marshal’s Office are conducting the investigation.
Residents of the neighborhood informed CBS New York that they heard a loud bang.
Aerial images of the site show the home reduced to rubble as emergency personnel worked on the area.