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Explosion at University of Idaho injures 4

The incident happened while they gathered in a parking lot to test an experimental rocket

Associated Press

MOSCOW, Idaho — University of Idaho officials say four people were injured in an explosion that happened in a parking lot where people had gathered to test an experimental rocket.

Officials said in a statement the explosion happened just before 10 p.m. on campus next to a steam plant.

Four people were taken to a local hospital for treatment. Officials say they didn’t know the names of those injured.

Officials said there was no danger on campus after the incident.