Laundromat explosion in Ocala injures 4, damages neighboring businesses

OCALA, Fla. — An explosion at a laundromat in Ocala injured four people Tuesday night.

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The explosion happened around 6:15 p.m. on Northeast 25th Avenue.

Four people were inside this laundromat when the explosion happened.

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Laundromat explosion in Ocala injures 4, damages neighboring businesses

All of them were treated for injuries, and two were taken to a hospital.

The explosion left massive damage behind and impacted neighboring businesses.

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Debris was scattered throughout the parking lot, including insulation and metal paneling that once covered the building.

It also appears part of the roof was destroyed in the blast.

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The cause of the explosion is under investigation and could have resulted from a gas leak.

Channel 9 is working to gather more information and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

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