At least 1 person died and several others, including children, were trapped after a 'major explosion' in Maryland

• At least six people were trapped in Baltimore, Maryland after a gas explosion leveled three homes on Monday, the Baltimore Fire Department said.
• One woman was pronounced dead at the scene and at least four others were taken to local hospitals in serious condition, the department said on Twitter.
• The department said at least one other person remained trapped inside the rubble.
• Some of those trapped following the "major explosion" included children, the fire department said.
• A Special Rescue Operations team also responded to the scene to attempt to rescue trapped individuals.
• Officials have not yet said what they believed caused the explosion but are expected to brief the media at noon.
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