Apparent Gas Explosion Levels New Jersey Building

Authorities say an apparent gas explosion leveled a building in southern New Jersey, but no injuries were reported.

The explosion in Pennsville was reported around 8 a.m. Tuesday.

Authorities say a construction crew working on North Broadway apparently struck a main and the gas quickly built up in the basement. There was a blast a short time later.

The building housed a law office and an apartment. The person who lives in the apartment was not home when the explosion occurred.

The investigation was ongoing Tuesday afternoon.

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