Posted on 03/08/26
| News Source: WBAL TV
Baltimore, MD - Mar. 8, 2026 - Several people were hurt after an explosion inside a East Baltimore bottling plant, Baltimore City fire officials said.
Firefighters responded to the Coca-Cola Bottling Consolidated Company in the 700 block of North Kresson Street around 10:30 am Sunday.
Crews were informed that an explosion had occurred inside equipment that handles carbon dioxide.
Fire officials say 4 people were injured, although the nature of their injuries was not clear.
Among the people who were hurt was one person who suffered critical injuries, and a second person suffered serious but non life-threatening injures. Both people were transported to hospitals.
2 other people were treated and released at the scene.
The incident remains under investigation.