Gas Valve May Be To Blame In Yukon Blast

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.

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

More Like This

More Like This

Gas Valve May Be To Blame In Yukon Blast

News On 6 It looks like a broken valve on a natural gas line may be to blame for a motel explosion in Yukon on Tuesday.

News On 6 7 a.m. Newscast (Feb. 28)

News On 6 Watch News on 6's February 28, 2021 7 a.m. newscast now.

Volunteer Groups Hold Drive-Thru Food Event

News On 6 Volunteers with several groups around Tulsa spent Wednesday afternoon hosting a food giveaway event.

View More Stories

Top Headlines

Tulsa Police: Man In Critical Condition After Being Hit By Truck

Cal Day Tulsa Police said a man walking down Highway 169 is in critical condition after being hit by a truck late Tuesday night.

Tulsa Police: Man In Critical Condition After Being Hit By Truck

Cal Day Tulsa Police said a man walking down Highway 169 is in critical condition after being hit by a truck late Tuesday night.

Broken Arrow Passes Mask Resolution During Heated Council Meeting

Brooke Griffin Broken Arrow City Council approved a mask resolution 3-2 late Tuesday night at their monthly council meeting.

Broken Arrow Passes Mask Resolution During Heated Council Meeting

Brooke Griffin Broken Arrow City Council approved a mask resolution 3-2 late Tuesday night at their monthly council meeting.

Tulsa Firefighters Respond To House Fire Near I-44, Peoria

News 9 Tulsa firefighters are on the scene of a house fire Wednesday morning near Interstate 44 and Peoria.

Tulsa Firefighters Respond To House Fire Near I-44, Peoria

News 9 Tulsa firefighters are on the scene of a house fire Wednesday morning near Interstate 44 and Peoria.

Oklahoma Doctor Breaks Down Efficacy Of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

Kristen Weaver The number of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations keep dropping Oklahoma, and with a third vaccine arriving in the state Tuesday, health experts are hopeful things will keep improving.

Oklahoma Doctor Breaks Down Efficacy Of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

View More Stories

Top Headlines

Tulsa Police: Man In Critical Condition After Being Hit By Truck

Cal Day Tulsa Police said a man walking down Highway 169 is in critical condition after being hit by a truck late Tuesday night.

Broken Arrow Passes Mask Resolution During Heated Council Meeting

Brooke Griffin Broken Arrow City Council approved a mask resolution 3-2 late Tuesday night at their monthly council meeting.

Tulsa Firefighters Respond To House Fire Near I-44, Peoria

News 9 Tulsa firefighters are on the scene of a house fire Wednesday morning near Interstate 44 and Peoria.

Oklahoma Doctor Breaks Down Efficacy Of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

Broken Arrow City Council Approves Mask Resolution 3-2

News On 6 The Broken Arrow City Council is discussing a resolution that would encourage – not require – the use of masks in the city.

Tulsa Racing Legend Hopes For Safe Return Of Prized Stolen Trophy

Jordan Tidwell A Tulsa racing legend hopes to get his stolen trophy he won in the 70s returned to him.

View More Stories