IJR News — today's news from every sideVermont house explosion that killed two ruled accidental, caused by propane leak — Sep 6, 2026Two people were killed and three others were injured in a Granville, Vermont house explosion reported around 7:45 p.m. on Sept. 5, with initial investigations not indicating the incident was suspicious. Vermont State Police later ruled the blast accidental, caused by a propane leak, identified the victims as Liam O’Sullivan, 20, and his mother Sarah O’Sullivan, 46, while a critical injured survivor, Sheila Hammond, 69, remains hospitalized; investigators continue to review the scene.
