Updated 6 mins ago
VERNON, Connecticut -- Connecticut authorities say an explosion has destroyed a house in the north-central part of the state. Officials say four people including a young child were pulled from the home and taken to hospitals, and more victims may be trapped inside.
Firefighters were called to the house in Vernon at about 4:15 p.m. Thursday. Several ambulances and police also responded.
The conditions of the four people brought to the hospital haven't been disclosed.
Authorities were searching what remained of the house for other possible victims.
The cause of the blast isn't known, although a gas explosion appears to be the most likely cause. Officials from Vernon and the state fire marshal's office are investigating.