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Raw Video: Tacony Gas Main Explosion

Here is raw video from Fox 29 camera crews of the gas-main explosion in the Tacony section of Philadelphia.

Four victims have been taken to Frankford Torresdale Hospital. Three are PGW workers and one is a Philadelphia firefighter.

There are unconfirmed reports of one missing person.

The incident was first reported as a hazmat scene around 7:30 p.m., when a 12-inch high-pressure gas main ruptured.

Numerous repair workers responded to the call.

The explosion was reported about one hour later as crews were trying to repair the gas-main break. There may have been a PGW truck near the explosion scene.

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