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Indiana Explosion; Four Killed In Plant Blast

Indiana Explosion; Four Killed In Plant Blast
Clip: 426184_1_1
Year Shot: 1966 (Actual Year)
Audio: No
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1751
Original Film: 039-069-02
HD: N/A
Location: Indiana, Fort Wayne
Timecode: 00:29:17 - 00:30:08

No Audio. Five are dead and one missing, presumed dead, in a sudden explosion in a wire factory's executive office building in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Two rescue workers sustain fatal heart attacks. Damage estimated at five million dollars with the cause unknown. MS of half of a Plant Building completely destroyed by the explosion. Rescue workers and plant employees walking around the remaining damaged structure in disbelief. MS Female Nurse walking past the the building with a medical bag. Rescue workers and plant employees (men) looking through the rubble. Many tossing rocks as they dig looking for surviors. Police and Firemen stand closer to the building observing for possible futher collapse. CUS - Rescue workers hurriedly carrying a survivor to an awaiting ambulance. Can't see his or her face but there looks to be a burn on his arm. MS of an employee or rescue worker sitting with his head in his hands. MS Night at the explosion site. Workers with flashlights and hard hats sift through the debris as a bulldozer slowly moves some.