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- An explosion took place at the Arrive Perimeter apartment complex in Dunwoody, Ga., at about 1:30 p.m Sunday.
- Residents reported smelling strong gas odors just prior to the explosion; however, the cause is still under investigation.
- Four people were hospitalized with minor injuries from the explosion.
At least four people have been injured following a suspected gas explosion at a Georgia apartment complex on Sunday.
1:30 PM— Explosion/building collapse in Dunwoody on Asbury Sq. off Perimeter Center N. (Arrive).
All surrounding roadways closed. Seek alternate routes. Leave roadways clear for emergency vehicles.
Injuries/trapped occupants. Check back for updates. pic.twitter.com/CXN2mrVDhA
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The explosion took place at the Arrive Perimeter apartment complex in Dunwoody, Ga., at about 1:30 p.m.
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While the cause of the explosion is still under investigation, residents reported smelling strong gas odors just prior to the explosion. Investigating authorities who arrived at the complex before the blast also reported smelling gas and attempted to evacuate residents, according to WSB-TV.
DeKalb County Fire Rescue Captain Jaeson Daniels reported that four people were hospitalized from the explosion, though their injuries were minor. Initially two people were unaccounted for, but they were eventually located and were safe.
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