Woman, 56, is killed by flying debris after explosion during gender reveal party in Iowa
- Marion County Sheriff’s Office received report around 4pm on Saturday
- Deputies responded to home in Knoxville, where explosion took place
- Debris was sent flying by explosion during gender reveal party, authorities said
A 56-year-old woman died after an explosion sent debris flying during a gender-reveal party at a home in rural Iowa on Saturday, authorities said.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says it received a report at around 4.03pm of an explosion at a home in Knoxville.
When sheriff’s deputies arrived at the home, the woman was pronounced dead, according to the Des Moines Register.
An investigation found that an explosion took place during a gender reveal announcement party.
A 56-year-old woman was killed by flying debris caused by an explosion during a gender reveal party at a home in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office
Authorities said that the explosion sent debris flying, fatally injuring the victim.
The identity of the woman has yet to be revealed.