Kansas City Backyard Mortar Shell Blast Sends Victim To Hospital


Our blog community often remarks that this town resembles a war zone. Here's further proof of that thesis . . .

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"Officials say a man around 50 years-old was tinkering with a mortar shell when it exploded."

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Man injured by exploding mortar shell in Kansas City, Missouri

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City, Missouri, bomb and arson crews are investigating an explosion near 8400 Wabash Avenue. The explosion happened around 11:15 a.m. Monday. Officials say a man around 50 years-old was tinkering with a mortar shell when it exploded. He was taken to a local hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.


Investigation underway after explosion in Kansas City backyard injures one person

KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- A 5-year-old is currently in the hospital, fighting for their life, after being hit by a car in Kansas City, Kansas, over the weekend. On Saturday evening, a white Chevy Impala was driving near State Avenue and 31st Street when the child ran across the road.


Man rushed to hospital after explosion in backyard of Kansas City home

KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -- A man was rushed to the hospital after an explosion in the backyard of a Kansas City home. Emergency crews were called about 11:15 a.m. Monday to the 8400 block of Wabash Avenue. The man is expected to survive, police say.

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