Tennessee River Tug Boat Explosion Leaves 3 Dead: Police

A tug-boat explosion on the Tennessee River in Kentucky left three people dead and injured several others, according to Kentucky State Police.

The Marshall County dispatch received a call reporting an explosion at 9:17 a.m. and numerous departments responded to the scene. According to state police, a preliminary investigation found that the explosion occurred inside a docked tug boat that was "actively being worked on."

Three people were pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the victims injured in the explosion had injuries that ranged from non-life threatening to life threatening.

Police have not identified the victims.

There is no indication of foul play, police said.

Police said more information would be provided as the investigation progresses.

Here's how police say anyone with information can contact them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentucky State Police Post 1 at 270-856-3721 or anonymously at 1-800-222-5555. Citizens may also report tips anonymously through the KSP app.

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