Explosion hurts three near Maysville

Three people were injured in an explosion at a home near Maysville, Kentucky, on Thursday, according to the Mason County Sheriff's Office.

The explosion happened around 11:30 a.m. at a home on Maysville Road, just north of the city limits. The three victims were taken to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

The cause of the explosion is still under investigation, but the sheriff's office said it appears to have been caused by a propane leak.

The explosion caused significant damage to the home, and the roof collapsed. The home is uninhabitable, and the Red Cross is assisting the victims with shelter.

The sheriff's office is asking anyone with information about the explosion to contact them at (606) 564-3410.