Explosion at New York church hospitalizes five

Five people are in the hospital after an explosion at Abundant Life Fellowship Church near Boonville, New York, following reports of a gas smell.State police said this happened this afternoon at the church. Two people, including a firefighter, are in critical condition.Police said there is no indication of criminal activity at this time. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.

BOONVILLE, N.Y. —

Five people are in the hospital after an explosion at Abundant Life Fellowship Church near Boonville, New York, following reports of a gas smell.

State police said this happened this afternoon at the church. Two people, including a firefighter, are in critical condition.

Police said there is no indication of criminal activity at this time. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.