LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A loud explosion in O’Neill on Monday morning reverberated for miles.
Authorities said the explosion happened just before 6 a.m. at the St. Patrick’s Parish Center on the northwest corner of the St. Mary’s school property.
The building was destroyed, the church said.
Officials said there were no injuries, but Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital set up a modified emergency room at the O’Neill Community Center due to damage at the hospital.
Heather Anderson was able to capture the sound of the explosion on her doorbell camera:
The hospital said it was also diverting patients to other area hospitals.
There is still no word on what caused the explosion.
Officials said people from miles around heard the boom.
O’Neill church fire
Courtesy Jacob Carman
Debris on lawn south side of Parish Center.
Photo By KBRX Radio O'Neill Ne
Parish Center southwest side from Avera Parking Lot
Photo by KBRX Radio O’Neill, NE
Damage to the doors of the Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital Emergency Entrance
Debris on 3rd Street north of the Parish Center. Debris was scattered over a half block north.
Photo by KBRX Radio, O’Neill, NE
Windows blown out at St. Mary’s Elementary School
Photo by KBRX Radio, O’Neill, NE
Damage to the Gary & Dee Raterman home on Adams Street in O’Neill across street from Parish Center
Photo Courtesy of Shayla Shields
Photo taken from Adams Street on north side of Parish Center
Photo Courtesy of Shayla Shields
Damage to the Gary & Dee Raterman home on Adams Street in O’Neill across street from Parish Center
Photo Courtesy of Shayla Shields
O’Neill Church Fire
Courtesy Justine Heithoff
O’Neill Church Fire
Courtesy Justine Heithoff
This is a developing story. Check back with Channel 8 for updates.
