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Explosion in Barbour County

PHILIPPI – According to the Barbour County Sheriff’s Department, there have been two confirmed fatalities after an accident involving a “very big explosion” a private drive between Philippi and Grafton.

The names of the two individuals are not yet being released.

The scene investigation is being led by the Barbour County Sheriff’s Department. West Virginia fire marshals, an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) representative and a representative from the WV Department of Environmental Protection (WV DEP) have been called to assist in the investigation.

There is no further information at this time.

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