Gas pipeline explosion in RGV

[Maroon87]

McCOOK, Texas (AP) -- Multiple explosions are being reported at a south Texas gas pipeline.

Authorities say some people are injured.

How the explosions happened isn't immediately clear.

Authorities are working to cordon off the area and put out a fire.

The explosions were reported near McCook, a town near the U.S. Mexico border.

[44INAROW]

mercy - sure hope everyone is OK :eek:

[sotxrat]

I have an employee in the immediate area and highway 490 west of mccook is shut down, something to do with a 20" OD gas pipeline, it is not good, will update if I get any other important info. Big natural gas field in this area, many large gas pipelines.

[Old Green]

Originally posted by sotxrat
I have an employee in the immediate area and highway 490 west of mccook is shut down, something to do with a 20" OD gas pipeline, it is not good, will update if I get any other important info. Big natural gas field in this area, many large gas pipelines. we use to have contracts for delivery of gas from them.

[footballgal]

Video Here (http://www.newschannel5.tv/2008/2/15/986758/Stretch-of-FM-490-Closed-After-Gas-Line-Explosion)