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Federal and Local Authorities Investigating Explosion in Lyndon
Federal and local law enforcement agencies are investigating the circumstances surrounding an explosion that occurred Friday afternoon in the Lyndon area of Louisville.
According to a statement posted on social media by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Louisville Field Division, federal agents are assisting the Lyndon Police Department and the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) in the ongoing investigation.
The incident was first reported at approximately 12:37 p.m., when a staff member at the SpringHill Suites hotel, located in the 10000 block of Forest Green Boulevard, contacted emergency services via MetroSafe to report the explosion.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the explosion, and it remains unclear whether there were any injuries as a result.
Investigators from multiple agencies are currently on scene gathering evidence and assessing the situation.
Officials have urged the public to avoid the area while the investigation continues. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Volusia County, Fla. — A 16-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in the Indian River during a weekend camping and fishing trip, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities identified the teen as Hunter McKelvin of Paisley. Deputies said he was discovered face-down in the water Saturday morning near a small island east of Maynard May Park in Edgewater.
Members of the group located the teen and immediately began CPR before transporting him by boat to Maynard May Park.
Upon arrival, officers with the Edgewater Police Department and other emergency responders took over life-saving efforts.
McKelvin was then transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased later that morning.
Investigators reported that no visible injuries were observed, and there were no immediate signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances during the initial investigation.
An autopsy has been scheduled as authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.