Explosion Rocks Manayunk Construction Site, 6 Workers Injured in the Blast

On the afternoon of October 4, a massive explosion catastrophically injured 6 workers at a Manayunk construction site on Flat Rock Road. Initial reports indicated that a generator exploded near or inside a work trailer. Emergency responders were on scene , including members of the bomb squad. First responders reported that two workers were immediately taken to Temple University Hospital in critical condition. News reports indicated that the 6 injured workers suffered serious burn injuries in the blast.

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Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky has handled dozens of high-profile explosion cases and has the expertise and resources required to handle these complex matters. The attorneys at Saltz Mongeluzzi are standing by to help and available for commentary as the situation develops.