TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. - A person suffered critical injuries and was flown to an area medical facility Monday morning following a mechanical accident and reported explosion in Tarpon Springs.
Tarpon Springs Explosion Incident
What we know:
First responders went to 800 Anclote Road shortly before 7:45 a.m. on Monday after receiving reports of an explosion, according to Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue.
Emergency crews located one patient in critical condition following what they described as a mechanical accident before airlifting the person to an area hospital for treatment.
Anclote Road Incident Investigation
What we don't know:
Emergency officials have not yet confirmed what specific factor triggered the reported explosion.
Authorities have also not released the identity or current medical condition of the injured person.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue, which provided details about the emergency response and medical airlift.