Three firefighters were injured after an explosion occurred at a veterinarian’s office in North Carolina on Tuesday afternoon.

According to initial reports, a vehicle crashed into the Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center, causing the gas line to explode.

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WHQR was the first to break the news:

Eyewitnesses report the gas explosion took place at the Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center as a result of a hit-and-run. Three firefighters were injured in the incident.

The Wilmington Police Department, the Wilmington Fire Department and North Carolina State Highway Patrol are responding to an explosion on New Centre Drive.

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Eyewitnesses report the explosion took place at around 11:30 a.m. at the Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center, located at 5051 New Centre Drive. The veterinary hospital, which was previously located off Oleander Drive near Wrightsville Beach, was still under construction and was slated to open in September.

According to first responders, a car hit the building’s gas line and fled the scene. After evacuating the building, firefighters began to respond to a gas leak. The ensuing explosion injured three firefighters, one badly. All three were taken to the hospital for treatment.

WPD confirms that the driver allegedly responsible for the hit-and-run is now in custody. The explosion has scattered debris throughout the area, including on major roads. WFD is still working to contain the fire.

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