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| Date | May 28, 2024 |
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| Time | 2:45 p.m. (EDT) |
| Location | Youngstown, Ohio, US |
| Coordinates | 41°05′59″N 80°38′56″W / 41.09964°N 80.64902°W |
| Cause | Under investigation, Possible natural gas leak |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 7 |
On May 28, 2024, a large and powerful explosion destroyed most of the first floor of the Realty Building in the downtown district of Youngstown, Ohio, US, and severely damaged the floors above it, killing one bank employee and injuring seven. The explosion was suspected to have been caused by a natural gas leak, although the official cause of the explosion is still under investigation.
