2 People Injured in Vernon Explosion Will Be in Wheelchairs As They Rehabilitate: Family Member

Tim Kerstetter was at work when his childhood home in Vernon exploded with his father, Steve, his sister, Nicole, her boyfriend, Will, and three of her four children inside or nearby. 

Officials have determined that a leak in a line that supplied a propane dryer in the basement led to the explosion. What’s not clear is what caused the propane to ignite, but officials believe the explosion was accidental. 

Will’s lung was punctured by a nail during the explosion,

7-year-old Jaime suffered several injuries and Nicole’s back is broken, Kerstetter said. 

In the days since the explosion, many people have done thinks to help the family and Kerstetter said it means everything, especially since they will be forced to start over. 

“The other people that helped us and donated and everybody who came to rescue, thanks so much and thank God for watching over my family,” he said. 

What the family needs most is a new home to rent that has no stairs because Nicole and at least one child will probably be in a wheelchair as they rehabilitate.

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