GATESVILLE, Texas — An explosion at a Gatesville hospital that killed three people in June was caused by a "natural gas accident," officials confirmed Wednesday.
The explosion -- which happened at the Coryell Memorial Hospital on June 26 -- killed three people and injured 13 others.
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Coryell Health said a report conducted by the Texas Fire Marshalls confirmed their belief that the explosion was caused by a natural gas accident. Coryell Health released the following statement:
"Coryell Health received the Texas Fire Marshalls report of the explosion that occurred in a new construction area of our hospital on June 26, 2018. The report confirms our belief that the explosion was a construction related natural gas accident. Coryell Health's focus will continue to be serving our community and patients while moving forward with completion of our campus-wide expansion and renovation."
