2 police officers hurt after manhole cover explodes in Larchmont, New York

LARCHMONT, New York (WABC) — Two police officers were injured after a manhole exploded in Larchmont on Friday evening.

The Larchmont Fire Department received a call reporting smoke from a manhole near in the area of Chatsworth Avenue and North Avenue just after 8 p.m. on Friday.

Shortly after emergency services arrived, two additional manholes caught fire in the area.

Nearby buildings were checked for levels of carbon monoxide and other potential hazards.

Then, a manhole cover exploded.

Two police officers were injured in the explosion. One was taken to a local hospital.

Investigators point to an underground electrical issue as the likely cause of the fire, sending ConEdison work crews to fix the issue.

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2 police officers hurt after manhole cover explodes in Larchmont, New York

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