1 hospitalized after blast at dairy factory reported near Texas Panhandle

DIMMITT, Texas (KTRK) -- An explosion near the Texas Panhandle sent one person to the hospital Monday night, authorities said.

It happened at a dairy factory at about 7:20 p.m. in Dimmitt, which is north of Lubbock.

Officials said several people were checked out and treated at the scene.

The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating what caused the explosion.

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