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| 1 dead, 1 missing in Minneapolis school 'gas explosion' (PHOTOS) | 1 dead, 1 missing in Minneapolis school 'gas explosion' (PHOTOS) |
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| An explosion at a Minneapolis school has killed one person, left another missing and injured at least five people. | An explosion at a Minneapolis school has killed one person, left another missing and injured at least five people. |
| Minnehaha Academy confirmed Ruth Berg, a receptionist with the school for 17 years, died as a result of the explosion. | |
| “As our receptionist, she welcomed everyone with a smile and was always willing to go the extra mile to help our students, families, and staff. She will be greatly missed,” the Academy said in a Facebook post. | |
| In a separate Facebook post, the Academy said that John Carlson, another school employee, is “still unaccounted for.” | |
| The Hennepin County Medical Center said they are treating four patients from the explosion, one was said to be in critical condition, while three others were described as “satisfactory.” they also said there were five patients discharged. | |
| The school also said that all of their Summer Program students and staff are “accounted for and safe” and most afternoon camps will continue as planned. | |
| There will be a prayer service held by the school at the Lower and Middle School at 7:00pm. | |
| The Associated Press confirmed through the Minneapolis fire chief that one person was killed in the blast that police believe was caused by a gas leak. | The Associated Press confirmed through the Minneapolis fire chief that one person was killed in the blast that police believe was caused by a gas leak. |
| Police said five people were taken to a local hospital for treatment while one person was treated at the scene. Earlier reports said that three people were unaccounted for, but one was subsequently found alive and another found dead. | Police said five people were taken to a local hospital for treatment while one person was treated at the scene. Earlier reports said that three people were unaccounted for, but one was subsequently found alive and another found dead. |
| Three people are thought to have been on the roof of Minnehaha Academy near the center of the city at the time of the incident, police told a press briefing. | Three people are thought to have been on the roof of Minnehaha Academy near the center of the city at the time of the incident, police told a press briefing. |
| There was also no indication from authorities if the missing were staff or students. | There was also no indication from authorities if the missing were staff or students. |
| Police also reported that part of the partially-collapsed building was on fire when they arrived at the scene. Emergency crews are working on extinguishing the blaze. | Police also reported that part of the partially-collapsed building was on fire when they arrived at the scene. Emergency crews are working on extinguishing the blaze. |
| Minnehaha Academy is a Christian private school in Minneapolis, Minnesota for students in preschool through 12th grade. | Minnehaha Academy is a Christian private school in Minneapolis, Minnesota for students in preschool through 12th grade. |
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