FLORISSANT, Mo. – One person was rushed to the hospital following a home explosion Wednesday afternoon in Florissant.

The explosion happened on Trinity Lane, according to the Florissant Police Department. Local firefighters and police are at the scene.

The victim suffered life-threatening injuries to their legs.

First responders are asking the public avoid the area and use alternate routes.

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