ABC’s David Muir returns to show after hiatus with ‘terrifying’ breaking news announcement

David Muir is back on fans’ screens after taking a short break from his beloved ABC World News Tonight; however, he didn’t exactly come bearing good news much to fans’ dismay

David Muir hosting ABC World News Tonight(Image: ABC)

Everyone’s favorite journalist is back on ABC, ensuring the nation is up to date on the latest news and scandals going on in the world.

After a few weeks off, David Muir is back at his ABC World News Tonight desk, and while his fanbase of swooning viewers were glad to see him back, they were not too pleased to hear about one tragic news story. Muir, 51, began by acknowledging his return, “Good evening, it is great to be back with you at home,” before delving into a tragic news story about an explosion in Missouri.

He continued: “We do begin tonight here with the scene of destruction after a massive explosion, multiple homes up in flames in a neighborhood just north of St Louis, Missouri. The evidence is coming in late today. At this hour, residents are being told to stay away. Authorities on the scene say the explosion erupted in one home, setting others nearby on fire. The flames continuing to spread, multiple homes going up in flames, damaging more than 20 homes in all.” The breaking news from Missouri came just hours after a psychologist warned Donald Trump is displaying “dead ringer” symptoms of a horror disease.

On the explosion, Muir continued: “Tonight, a rescue Task Force continues searching for any possible victims in the rubble. So far, they say three people have been injured. The bomb and arson unit have been called to the scene, leading the investigation.

“Crews from the gas company are there as well,” the journalist continued, pointing out, “All are now investigating what could have caused this.”

ABC showed the devestation caused(Image: ABC)

“ABC News Mola Lenghi with the images tonight of what we know so far,” he concluded as he passed the segment on to Mola, who was reporting from the devastation scenes in Missouri.

A clip of the segment was shared via ABC World News Tonight’s official Instagram account, along with the caption, “Multiple homes were leveled after a powerful explosion in a neighborhood north of St. Louis, Missouri. At least three people were injured, and more than 20 properties were damaged. Mola Lenghi reports.”

Viewers were quick to flood the post with comments as they shared their heartbreak over the tragedy.

Officials aren’t yet sure what caused the explosion(Image: ABC)

One user penned, “MY GOD,” followed by six praying hand emojis, as another shared, “A block away from my house. I thought it was an earthquake. Felt all the way in granite City.”

A third viewer also shared their personal experience, writing, “I heard it downtown STL. Very loud.” Someone else added, “[Crying face emoji] another disaster,” as a fifth said, “Terrifying. Stay safe everyone.”

Meanwhile, one user shared some kind words to the TV star himself, “Welcome back, Mr.David, Miss you!!”

It comes after we revealed Muir’s surprising net worth following his ABC career.