Officials: 1 injured in small boiler explosion at office building near North Shore University Hospital

The explosion happened in the administration building on hospital grounds around 11:30 a.m., officials say.

News 12 Staff

Sep 30, 2022, 4:09 PM

Updated 805 days ago

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Nassau fire officials say one person was injured in a small boiler explosion in the basement of an office building next to North Shore University Hospital.
The explosion happened in the administration building on hospital grounds around 11:30 a.m., officials say.
One person suffered a minor injury and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
The Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department responded to the scene, with a hazmat team checking air quality in the building. 
The building was evacuated, but not the hospital .
Statement from Northwell Health:
A boiler malfunction took place at a non-clinical building on the grounds of North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset on Friday morning. One person was treated for minor injuries and hospital operations have not been impacted.