NEW MEXICO — New Mexico State Police say there are ‘numerous injuries’ following an explosion south of Roswell.
According to local media, the scene is at a firework storage facility.
Police said the scene remains active and residents should avoid the area.
Video from the Chaves County News Network shows fire trucks rushing to an explosion near the Roswell airport. pic.twitter.com/28t1700bal
— KOAT.com (@koat7news) June 5, 2019
#New Mexico State Police is on scene of an explosion south of Roswell. Numerous injuries. Scene is still active. Follow us on twitter for more updates.
— NMSP (@NMStatePolice) June 5, 2019
There was no word on what caused the explosion.