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WYNNEWOOD, OK -- One person is dead and another had to be flown to an Oklahoma City hospital after an explosion of some sort at the Wynnewood Refinery, according to the Garvin County Sheriff's Office.
Sheriff Larry Rhoades says the public is not in danger, and first responders have the scene under control.
The medical examiner is on the scene investigating.
OSHA will reportedly be out to investigate tomorrow.
The refinery, located at 906 S. Powell St., remains open.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers closed state highway 17A and US 77 for about two hours while emergency personnel worked in the area.
Those roadways are now reopened.
The American Red Cross of Central and Western Oklahoma sent volunteers to the refinery to help emergency responders.
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
Posted: 05/06/13 - SHERMAN, TEXAS—Members of the Austin College Class of 2013 are counting down the days until graduation—with both excitement and trepidation. Austin College President Marjorie Hass will present diplomas to more than 340 bachelor’s degree candidates and 18 Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates who will take part in graduation events May 18 and 19 on campus. Read More
