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Fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas

A powerful explosion rocked the town of West, Texas, 19 miles north of Waco, on Wednesday evening. The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed there were multiple injuries. No reliable numbers were available, but that figure is expected to be in the hundreds.

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Miranda Lambert @mirandalambert
#PrayForWest.... I don't understand all this craziness in the world right now. Lord please heal the bodies and hearts.
Thu, Apr 18 2013 06:02:33
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— Miranda Lambert (@mirandalambert)Thu, Apr 18 2013 06:02:33
Troy Jack Smith @TroyJackSmith
#prayforwest One of my favorite places to stop in Texas #kolaches
Thu, Apr 18 2013 05:21:21
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— Troy Jack Smith (@TroyJackSmith)Thu, Apr 18 2013 05:21:21
Rep. Bill Flores @RepBillFlores
If you are able to donate blood- Providence Hospital will have a blood drive in Waco from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. #prayforwest
@kenya_kaye
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Thu, Apr 18 2013 05:21:25
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— Rep. Bill Flores (@RepBillFlores)Thu, Apr 18 2013 05:21:25
#Baylor students pray for our neighbors in West. Please join us. #sicem #prayforwest @ Baylor University http://instagram.com/p/YO-kfVglpA/ glpA/
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Thu, Apr 18 2013 05:19:13
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I don't normally do this, but since family's involved.... #prayforwaco #prayforwest #prayfortexas http://instagram.com/p/YP4OPyJK3V/ JK3V/
Amber Thrush @AmberThrush13
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Thu, Apr 18 2013 13:41:12
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#PrayForWest 🙏❤ pic.twitter.com/hXgcXTcEEEcEEE
Texas Sweetheart @_TX_Sweetheart_
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Thu, Apr 18 2013 13:40:13
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— Texas Sweetheart (@_TX_Sweetheart_)Thu, Apr 18 2013 13:40:13
Yvonne Nava @YvonneN_KVUE
Mental health and grief counselors are on hand for #WestExplosion victims and families.
Thu, Apr 18 2013 13:39:39
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— Yvonne Nava (@YvonneN_KVUE)Thu, Apr 18 2013 13:39:39
Jessica Vess @JessicaV_KVUE
POLICE: #WestExplosion damage includes 50-75 homes, numerous businesses, an apartment complex & lots of cars. Some were leveled
Thu, Apr 18 2013 13:39:37
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— Jessica Vess (@JessicaV_KVUE)Thu, Apr 18 2013 13:39:37
WACO TEXAS HUGE PLANT EXPLOSION - APRIL 17, 2013
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Thu, Apr 18 2013 03:04:27
If you're wondering about a loved one in the West, Texas area, a hotline has been set up. Call 254-202-1100. pic.twitter.com/boJzh03d2H3d2H
KHOU 11 News Houston @KHOU
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Thu, Apr 18 2013 03:46:28
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— KHOU 11 News Houston (@KHOU)Thu, Apr 18 2013 03:46:28
Kris Betts @KrisB_KVUE
Just left Hillcrest Hospital in Waco- 300 more employees calledin to help, Sykora Ford Dealership in West is opening up doors to survivors.
Thu, Apr 18 2013 04:04:08
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— Kris Betts (@KrisB_KVUE)Thu, Apr 18 2013 04:04:08
Kris Betts @KrisB_KVUE
BREAKING: Everyone told to LEAVE the city of West b/c of high risk of another explosion.
Thu, Apr 18 2013 03:10:25
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— Kris Betts (@KrisB_KVUE)Thu, Apr 18 2013 03:10:25
BREAKING: Stunning photo of apartment near explosion in #West Texas - @roncorning pic.twitter.com/XoagVGF7o2F7o2
NewsBreaker @NewsBreaker
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Thu, Apr 18 2013 03:52:03
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— NewsBreaker (@NewsBreaker)Thu, Apr 18 2013 03:52:03
Aerial view from chopper 5 of devastating blast damage in West, TX. #westexplosion @NBCDFW pic.twitter.com/9xQdlBNdATNdAT
Brian Curtis @BrianCurtisNBC5
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Thu, Apr 18 2013 02:35:46
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— Brian Curtis (@BrianCurtisNBC5)Thu, Apr 18 2013 02:35:46
WFAA TV @wfaachannel8
Our @JasonWhitely reports dispatcher in West telling emergency crews to back away from fire because of concern due to chemicals.
Thu, Apr 18 2013 02:53:07
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— WFAA TV (@wfaachannel8)Thu, Apr 18 2013 02:53:07
"Triage on the football field pic.twitter.com/YiQVk6QkmHQkmH” Heading there nWestExplosionsion
Kris Betts @KrisB_KVUE
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Thu, Apr 18 2013 02:21:31
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— Kris Betts (@KrisB_KVUE)Thu, Apr 18 2013 02:21:31
WFAA TV @wfaachannel8
Emergency dispatcher: "I need any and everybody" to help after West explosion: http://bit.ly/13jMZBH
Thu, Apr 18 2013 02:39:15
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— WFAA TV (@wfaachannel8)Thu, Apr 18 2013 02:39:15
BREAKING PHOTO: Incredible still image taken from video capturing West Texas fertizlier plant explosion - (FOX 44) pic.twitter.com/dJuEZrIT6IIT6I
NewsBreaker @NewsBreaker
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Thu, Apr 18 2013 03:10:23
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— NewsBreaker (@NewsBreaker)Thu, Apr 18 2013 03:10:23
Red Cross DFW @RedCrossDFW
Our teams are on the way to West, Texas, along with @CenTexRedCross. Keep good thoughts for all of the families! More to come.
@wfaachannel8
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Thu, Apr 18 2013 02:32:37
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— Red Cross DFW (@RedCrossDFW)Thu, Apr 18 2013 02:32:37
BREAKING PHOTO: One of the fires burning after a major explosion at a fertilizer plant near Waco, TX - @kirstencrow pic.twitter.com/13ofXoXoJNXoJN
NewsBreaker @NewsBreaker
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Thu, Apr 18 2013 01:43:42
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— NewsBreaker (@NewsBreaker)Thu, Apr 18 2013 01:43:42
Jason Whitely @JasonWhitely
#BREAKING: Source says large swath of West, Texas "leveled" in fertilizer plant explosion.
@axlonghorn
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Thu, Apr 18 2013 01:30:38
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— Jason Whitely (@JasonWhitely)Thu, Apr 18 2013 01:30:38
Jason Whitely @JasonWhitely
#BREAKING: The blast from West, Texas felt as far north as Midlothian. Police, fire in North TX counties sending mutual aid to Hill Co. now.
@wfaachannel8
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Thu, Apr 18 2013 01:27:59
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— Jason Whitely (@JasonWhitely)Thu, Apr 18 2013 01:27:59
#plantexplosion is located right next to residential area as seen on this #googlemap #WestExplosion pic.twitter.com/7Ecq1YTLEQTLEQ
Andres Gutierrez @AFGutierrez
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Thu, Apr 18 2013 02:01:29
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— Andres Gutierrez (@AFGutierrez)Thu, Apr 18 2013 02:01:29
#BREAKING: Explosion at fertilizer plant in West, Texas. Multiple homes on fire, huge blaze, and people trapped. pic.twitter.com/ARd0vgWRIwWRIw
Tim Williams @TimWilliamsCBS
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Thu, Apr 18 2013 01:21:13
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— Tim Williams (@TimWilliamsCBS)Thu, Apr 18 2013 01:21:13
Justin McBurney @JustinMcBurney
A fertilizer plant about an hour away from me just had an explosion... The 3 story building I'm in... wobbled!
Thu, Apr 18 2013 01:46:26
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— Justin McBurney (@JustinMcBurney)Thu, Apr 18 2013 01:46:26

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