Gas Valve May Be To Blame In Yukon Blast

It looks like a broken valve on a natural gas line may be to blame for a motel explosion in Yukon on Tuesday.

Wednesday, June 24th 2009, 4:59 pm

By: News On 6


News On 6

YUKON, OK -- It looks like a broken valve on a natural gas line may be to blame for a motel explosion in Yukon on Tuesday.

The manager of the Guest Inn was critically injured.  She was eight-months pregnant.  Doctors delivered her baby by C-section on Wednesday and the little boy is breathing on his own.

06/23/2009 Related Story: Five Injured in Yukon Motel Explosion

The motel owner and a roofer were also injured, but both have been released from the hospital.

logo

Get The Daily Update!

Be among the first to get breaking news, weather, and general news updates from News on 6 delivered right to your inbox!

More Like This

June 24th, 2009

March 14th, 2024

December 4th, 2023

September 25th, 2023

Top Headlines

March 29th, 2024

March 29th, 2024

March 29th, 2024

March 28th, 2024