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4 injured in laundromat explosion, Ocala Fire Rescue says

OCALA, Fla. — Four people were injured during an explosion at an Ocala laundromat on Tuesday, according to Ocala Fire Rescue.

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Ocala Fire Rescue said all four people were inside the laundromat at the time of the explosion.

Two of the victims were taking taken to the hospital.

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Marion County Fire Rescue, Ocala Electric Utility, and TECO Gas Company are on scene.

Investigators believe the explosion was caused by a gas leak.

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A 911 caller reported smelling an odor of gas in the area when they were near the door of the business, fire officials said.

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