One Killed in Mexican Restaurant Explosion in Harrogate, TN
Harrogate, TN — March 3, 2025, one person was fatally injured due to an explosion which occurred at around 8:00 a.m. off of Cumberland Gap Parkway.
Claiborne County Sheriff's officials say the incident happened at 6341 Cumberland Gap Parkway, just off Forge Ridge Road.
Right now, exact circumstances are still under investigation. The explosion reportedly involved "an electronic device." During rescue efforts, emergency responders found one person who was in the explosion. That person reportedly died due to smoke inhalation.
It's unclear if anyone else was hurt. The accident remains under investigation at this time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
This mention of a potential electronic device may be a good example of what I talk about following serious fires and explosions. People have a tendency to just assume someone in the building did something wrong. However, there could be defective products, worn appliances, faulty wiring or utilities, or appliances that weren't installed properly. This takes time and significant attention to properly look into, and there could be multiple outside parties involved in the mistakes that led to the accident. That's why it's important to let the evidence speak for itself rather than just immediately looking for someone to blame.
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