Corpus Christi pipeline explodes, sends six to area hospitals; USCG looking for 4 missing

A barge that struck a pipeline prompting an explosion Friday in Corpus Christi left several people with burns and prompted first responders to close nearby roads as they battled the blaze.

Emergency crews blocked several roads near Lantana Street and Up River Road after being called to the scene that sent six people to area hospitals. Early Friday afternoon, the Coast Guard was still searching for four missing people. [link to www.caller.com (secure)]