Two hurt in hotel boiler explosion

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Two people were hurt when a boiler exploded at at downtown Salt Lake City hotel on Monday. Fire officials said both were hospitalized after the accident that happened mid-morning while they were servicing the boiler at the Little America Hotel. No guests were staying nearby. Traffic near the hotel was temporarily closed as crews responded to the scene. Authorities did not immediately have information about the two workers’ conditions.