Farmersville, TX – Two Killed in Explosion at an Atmos Energy Facility

Farmersville, TX (June 30, 2021) – An explosion incident reported early Monday evening claimed the lives of two people in the Farmersville area. At approximately 4 p.m., on June 28, the Collin County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of an exploding incident about 35 miles northeast of Dallas.

Reports provided by the Collin County Sheriff’s Office show that an explosion took place at the outmost energy facility located in Collin County near Farmersville. The incident caused severe disc damage throughout the area. Two contractors who were employees of Bobcat Contracting and Fesco Petroleum Engineering were fatally injured in the accident. Two victims were declared deceased at the scene. Two other people were transported to area hospitals for further care. At this time, the cause of the incident remains under investigation

Our thoughts are with the victims injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families of the victims who lost their lives in this incident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.

Fatal Explosion Incidents in Texas

Every year, deadly explosions take place across the United States to have a devastating impact on the lives of those involved. Explosions involving gas pipelines are more likely to result in severe and fatal injuries for victims who are on-site at the time of the incident. Although gas is an extremely beneficial substance for most homes, businesses, and motor vehicles, it can be extremely deadly if it is not handled with care. Although we cannot predict when I’m explosion will take place, we know more often than not that they will end with devastating consequences. When victims lose their lives in explosion incidents, it is crucial that surviving relatives reconnect reach out to an explosion injury attorney as soon as possible. In some cases, surviving relatives may be able to recover compensation to alleviate some of the economic and non-economic damages they face moving forward.

The national explosion injury attorneys at Burg Simpson provide a variety of services for our clients to ensure they are in the best position possible to get full and timely compensation following an explosion. Some of the services we offer our clients include:

• Investigating to determine the cause of the explosion
• Determine who all at-fault parties are
• Gathering evidence in support of your case
• Filing timely and accurate petitions, documents, and requests in court
• Negotiating full and timely compensation on your behalf
• Getting you the justice you deserve

Our team has over four decades of experience fighting to protect the legal rights of families who have lost loved ones in oil, gas, and propane explosion throughout the entire country. Our team strives to ensure surviving relatives are able to protect their legal rights and get the justice they deserve. Our team is experienced in investigating all types of explosions in the sea and on land to uncover the circumstances that led to the explosion taking place in order to help families get justice. Contact our national personal injury attorneys today by calling (888) 895-2080 to see how we can help you.

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