One dead, 36 injured in explosion at New York dry dock
An explosion at a dry dock in Staten Island, New York, resulted in one death and 36 injuries. The incident occurred while firefighters were responding to a fire and attempting to rescue trapped workers. A comprehensive investigation will be conducted once the fire is fully extinguished.
- ▪One person was killed in the explosion, and 36 others were injured.
- ▪Two firefighters were hospitalized, one in serious condition with a fractured temple and brain bleed.
- ▪The explosion happened while firefighters were responding to a fire and trying to rescue two trapped workers.
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One dead, 36 injured in explosion at New York dry dockSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 23, 2026, 09:05 AMUpdated May 23, 2026, 09:05 AMMay 22 - An explosion at a dry dock in New York City's Staten Island killed one person and injured 36 others on Friday, as the blast occurred while firefighters were on the scene responding to a fire and attempting to rescue two people who were trapped, officials said.Two firefighters were hospitalized, including a fire marshal who suffered a fractured temple and a brain bleed and was intubated, officials said.
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