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A Hayward home was leveled Thursday by an explosion after contractors allegedly damaged an underground gas line, injuring six people including three with severe injuries.

Emergency crews rescued all residents despite initial chaos and reports of missing persons.

A natural gas line leak triggered a dramatic explosion that destroyed a Bay Area home on Thursday, injuring six people and damaging several other properties.

At least one person was inside the home before it was leveled in the blast. The individual managed to escape without injury, but six others were hurt, including three who suffered serious injuries, Alameda County Fire Department spokesperson Cheryl Hurd said.

“It was

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