Dashcam video shows moments after deadly Ohio explosion

YOUNGSTOWN — New video shows the moments after a deadly explosion in Ohio.

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As News Center 7 previously reported, around 3 p.m. Tuesday a massive explosion was reported at the Realty Building on Central Square in downtown Youngstown.

The video shows a firefighter using a ladder to make his way into the basement of the Chase Bank.

The mission was to rescue an injured bank employee.

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A man’s body was recovered Tuesday night.

That man was identified as Akil Drake, 27, an employee of the Chase Bank branch in the building, according to CBS affiliate WKBN.

The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation.

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Youngstown explosion (WKBN)

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