7 taken to hospital after Downtown Youngstown

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WOIO) - All the Youngstown fire crews are on the scene of a “critical incident” in downtown, according to Youngstown Fire dispatch.

Youngstown Police say there was an explosion in the area due to a gas-related issue at 2:45 p.m. Seven victims were taken to the hospital from the scene. One is in critical condition, according to Youngstown’s Mercy Health Hospital.

Witnesses in the area report hearing a loud boom.