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Two injured after explosion at construction site in Brampton

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TORONTO – Peel Regional Police say two people were injured as a result of an explosion at a construction site in Brampton Thursday morning.

The incident happened just before 9 a.m. near Mississauga Rd. and Bovaird Dr. W.

Police tell Global News one person is conscious and breathing while another is unconscious but breathing.

Brampton Fire Services say five fire trucks were on scene for a trench rescue in the area.

Brampton Fire say one person has been transported to a nearby hospital.

Meanwhile, authorities say an air ambulance was dispatched to the scene to transport the second victim with critical injuries.

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