Two seriously injured in accident on construction site at Lone Oak First Baptist

An accident on a construction site at Lone Oak First Baptist Church has resulted in injuries to at least two members of a construction crew.

The McCracken County Sheriff's Office reported late Monday afternoon that at approximately 12:49 pm, deputies and other first responders responded to reports of an explosion. Detectives are currently investigating the incident with assistance from the Paducah Police Department.

The Sherff's Offise said the two workers that were injured were taken to a local hospital, but were later taken to an out of state of hospital. 

Sources told West Kentucky Star that some type of flash explosion took place in a barn on the site.

We will have more information as it becomes available.