CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago fire officials were responding to a structure collapse caused by an apparent explosion in South Austin Tuesday morning. Several people were injured.
CFD tweeted just after 9:20 a.m. that five ambulances had been requested to Washington Street and Central Avenue. The number was later increased to 10.
Chicago fire officials said at least six people were injured in the incident, three of which were serious-to-critical.
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Two male victims were taken to Loyola University Medical Center; one was in critical condition and the other remained stable.
Another male victim and a female victim were taken to Mount Sinai hospital. They also remained stable.
Another stable female victim was taken to West Suburban Medical Center, and another critical male victim was taken to Mount Sinai, Chicago fire officials said.
The structure was being searched, CFD said.
A Chicago Fire Department spokesman said there had been an explosion, but it was not known what caused it.
Chopper 7HD flew above the scene as bricks from the building could be seen piled on top of cars parked nearby. Firefighters could also be seen making entry into the building.
Peoples Gas crews were responding to the scene.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is on the scene, as is the CPD bomb unit.
This is a developing story; check back with ABC7 Chicago for updates.
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