10 injuries reported in explosion near Country Club Plaza [View all]

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. —At least 10 people were taken to hospitals after an explosion and fire at a restaurant west of the Country Club Plaza.
gas explosion started the fire just before 6 p.m. at J.J.'s Restaurant near 48th Street and Belleview Avenue. A police representative said a car hit a gas meter.

Flames and thick black smoke were seen pouring from the building and could be seen from miles away. St. Luke's Hospital said five patients had been brought to the hospital and at least some were in serious condition.

The University of Kansas Hospital said it had received four patients and had a fifth on the way, hospital spokeswoman Jill Chadwick said. Two of the patients were in the trauma unit. She said most of the patients were being treated for lacerations.

Firefighters said there was the fear of additional explosions.

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