Firearm explosion leaves 3 injured in Town of Eagle

EAGLE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A firearm exploded at McMiller Sports Center, leaving three people injured.

Police say the three were injured from shrapnel when the firearm exploded.

Two suffered minor injuries.

Police say a 36-year-old male was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries to his hand and forearm.

Police say the investigation determined the 50-caliber muzzleloader was accidentally loaded two times before it was fired.

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