FORT WORTH, Texas – After the explosion that shook the Sandman Hotel in downtown Fort Worth on Monday afternoon, details about the 21 injured individuals have started to emerge. Emergency officials in Fort Worth provided an update on the injured, reporting that one person was in critical condition, four others had serious injuries, and 16 individuals sustained minor injuries.
JPS Hospital in Fort Worth received four of the injured patients, while the remaining 17 were split between Harris Hospital and Baylor Scott and White All Saints Hospital, according to a spokesperson for Medstar. Among those injured were three employees of Musume sushi restaurant located at the Sandman Hotel.
The restaurant’s co-founder, Josh Babb, expressed devastation over the explosion and confirmed that Musume was closed at the time of the blast, resulting in no customers being present and a limited number of employees working. He also mentioned that the injured employees are currently being treated in the hospital and are in stable condition. NBC 5 is actively working to identify and share the stories of those recovering from the explosion.
Overall, details about the 21 individuals injured in the explosion at the Sandman Hotel are slowly coming to light. The injured were taken to different hospitals in the area, with some being in critical or serious condition, while others sustained minor injuries. The impact of the explosion has touched the employees of Musume sushi restaurant, with three of them being among the injured. As investigations into the cause of the explosion continue, authorities are working to provide support and assistance to all those affected.