RCMP investigate explosion at oil and gas facility in Alberta, three hurt

GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. – RCMP are investigating an explosion at an oil and gas facility in northwestern Alberta.

Emergency crews responded to a blast Friday afternoon at a compressor building near Musreau Lake south of Grande Prairie. Three people working near the building were hurt.

RCMP say they were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Investigators say there is no public safety concern.

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