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National Transportation Safety Board
Washington, DC 20594
May 31, 2001

NTSB Reviews Fatal Northern Virginia Natural Gas Explosion


Washington, D.C. -- The National Transportation Safety Board holds a public Board meeting Tuesday, June 12 at 9:30 a.m., at its Board Room and Conference Center, 426 L’Enfant Plaza, S.W., Washington, D.C. The item on the agenda:

The Board will review the July 7, 1998 natural gas explosion and fire in South Riding, Virginia. The explosion resulted in one fatality and three injuries.

Directions to Board Room: Front door located on Lower 10th Street, directly below L’Enfant Plaza. From Metro, exit L’Enfant Plaza station at 9th and D Streets escalator, walk through shopping mall, at CVS store take escalator down one level. Board room will be to your left.

Media Contact: Terry Williams (202) 314-6100

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