Houston explosion: 1 person remains 'unaccounted' for, say authorities

A massive explosion at a manufacturing building ripped through a Houston neighbourhood early Friday morning, injuring several people and damaging homes while sending out blast waves detected for miles around, officials and media said.

One employee was unaccounted for, Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said during a press conference. The person is said to be an employee of the company. Currently, the investigation is still ongoing.

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