Explosion reported inside Scottdale manhole

SCOTTDALE, Pa. — Emergency crews rushed to the scene of an explosion reported inside a manhole in Scottdale Thursday afternoon.

Officials said the explosion was reported in front of the Scottdale Bank & Trust Co. on Pittsburgh Street about 12:15 p.m.

Witnesses at the scene told Channel 11 News that heavy smoke was seen coming from the manhole.

There’s no word what caused the explosion or if any injuries were reported.

WPXI