Home explodes in Oneida after vehicle crashes into it

"A house in Oneida, N.Y., was destroyed by an explosion after a vehicle crashed into it Sept. 9, 2023. Pieces of the house were blowing into yards on either side of the home and across the street. Some debris landed on the roof of a house across the street. Around 3 a.m. a vehicle crashed into the home on West Elm Street and caused a “severe natural gas leak,” according to a Facebook post from the City of Oneida." - Syracuse.com youtube description

For those who are wondering what the scene on W. Elm St looked like this morning, Syracuse.com has posted drone footage.

We hope that by sharing this, people will understand the need to continue to avoid the area while cleanup is underway. -OneidaCityPoliceDepartmentNY