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Authorities respond to gas explosion near Wichita

Gas explosion near Wichita
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Emergency crews responded to a gas explosion near Wichita on Thursday afternoon.

NBC affiliate KSN reports the explosion happened at the Tenawa Haven Gas Plant at Kansas Highway 96 and Kent, near Haven.

Everyone in the gas plant has been accounted for, according to KSN.

Although, two people suffered minor injuries, burning their hands.

The Kansas Highway Patrol closed Highway 96.

To allow state resources to aid with the fire, Reno County Emergency Manager Adam Weishaar signed a local disaster declaration, according to the Associated Press.

No word on the cause of the explosion.

This is a developing story and may be updated.