3 Die In Explosion At Virginia Gas Station

BUENA VISTA, VA — Three people were killed and four injured after an explosion at a gas station in Virginia, officials said on Saturday.

According to Virginia State Police, Rockbridge County officials responded to the South River Market in Rockbridge County for reports of an explosion around 9:30 a.m. on Friday.

State police said the remains of those found dead have been taken to the office of the medical examiner in Roanoke and confirming the identities could take several days.

The four people injured in the explosion were taken to Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital.

The investigation is ongoing, however, at this stage the incident does not appear to be suspicious in nature, police said.