Boy, 5, dies in Troy hyperbaric chamber explosion

Charles E. Ramirez
The Detroit News

Published Jan 31 2025

Troy — Authorities are trying to determine what caused a hyperbaric oxygen chamber at a Troy medical facility to explode on Friday morning, killing a 5-year-old boy who was inside.

First responders were called at about 7:54 a.m. to a medical center at 165 Kirts Boulevard near Livernois Road and Interstate 75 about a report of an explosion and fire, Troy Police Lt. Ben Hancock and Troy Fire Lt. Keith Young said at a news conference, where they were joined by Troy Police Chief Joshua Jones and Troy Fire Chief Pete Hullinger.

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