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Explosion in New Mexico prompts dozens of businesses to shelter-in-place

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M (KOAT) — An explosion near Central Avenue and Coors Boulevard in New Mexico has prompted several businesses to shelter-in-place or evacuate.

It's unclear if anyone is injured or what caused the explosion.

Albuquerque police are at the scene investigating. They're asking drivers to avoid the area and residents nearby to shelter-in-place.

This story is courtesy of our ABC affiliate KOAT in New Mexico.

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