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Major Residential Explosion Reported in Manteo, One Victim Suffers Severe Burns
Emergency crews responded to a major residential explosion on Tuesday at a two-story home located at 186 Dogwood Trail in Manteo, North Carolina.
According to initial reports, the incident involved a significant structural explosion that resulted in at least one person sustaining severe burn injuries.
A medevac helicopter was requested to transport the critically injured victim to a specialized burn treatment facility.
Authorities have not yet released information regarding the cause of the explosion, and the scene remains active as emergency personnel work to secure the area and assess structural damage.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation develops.
WALKER COUNTY, Ala. — Alabama State Troopers are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that claimed the life of a 63-year-old man Thursday evening in Walker County.
Authorities identified the victim as Roger D. Naramore, a resident of Nauvoo, Alabama.
The collision occurred shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Alabama Highway 5, approximately five miles north of Jasper.
According to Senior Trooper Gregory Corble, Naramore was operating a Suzuki VZ800 motorcycle when he collided with a Chevrolet Trailblazer driven by 32-year-old Kayla House.
Emergency personnel responded to the scene, but Naramore was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of his injuries.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.