By Crash News Writer 
Hamburg, NY (May 13, 2025) – A devastating home explosion shook a quiet Hamburg neighborhood on the evening of May 12, tragically killing one person and severely injuring another.
According to reports, emergency crews were called to West Lane just after nightfall on Monday after a violent blast leveled a home occupied by an elderly couple. Authorities confirmed that 78-year-old Joene Pease died at the scene. Her husband, 78-year-old John Pease, was rescued from the debris and rushed to Erie County Medical Center in critical condition.
Officials say the couple’s dog also survived the explosion. No additional injuries were reported, and there were no other occupants in the home.
Investigators have not yet disclosed the cause of the blast, and it remains unknown if the explosion is considered suspicious.
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