ROYAL CENTER — A man was hospitalized following a home explosion Sunday morning in Cass County, police said.
People from an 8-mile area called to report the blast that happened just before 2 a.m. Sunday in the 400 block of North Chicago Avenue in Royal Center, according to the Cass County Sheriff's Office
Authorities said a 51-year-old man was sleeping when his house exploded.
A neighbor heard and felt the blast, and they kept the homeowner in his car until medics arrived and transported him to a hospital in Indianapolis. His condition was not immediately available.
No one else was inside the home at the time of the explosion.
The Indiana State Fire Marshal is investigating the incident.
Officials have not determined what led to the explosion.
Latest Stories
-
WNBA All-Star Game tickets sell within 5 hours; Friday events still available
The excitement is building for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, as the allocated tickets for the main event were completely purchased within 5 hours.
Tyrese Haliburton scolds father for postgame fracas after Pacers eliminate Bucks
Haliburton says he had a talk with his dad and doesn't agree with what happened. He adds, “I don't think my pops was in the right at all.”
Indiana Fever to kick off preseason with ‘pack the plaza’ diaper donation drive
The Indiana Fever are excited to tip off their preseason this Saturday, but before the game begins, fans are invited to help local families in need through a special diaper and wipes donation drive.
State funded oxygen therapy program for veterans ends April 30
A state program meant to help struggling Indiana veterans will end on April 30, WRTV Investigates has learned.
