Reported Explosion in Dodge Center

DODGE CENTER, Minn. (AP) — Emergency crews are at the scene of a possible explosion that injured several people at a truck plant in southeastern Minnesota.

The incident happened Wednesday morning at McNeilus, a truck manufacturer in Dodge Center.

Minnesota State Patrol Sgt. Troy Christianson told KTTC-TV that five people are hurt. Christianson says two people have been airlifted to a hospital while three others were taken by ambulance.

The road to the plant is blocked off. Several law enforcement vehicles are outside the building.

A news conference has been scheduled for 1 p.m.