73-year-old woman survived a house explosion after she bent down to pick up a spoon while preparing some food.

Fire officials say the action saved Joy Horton from the debris, which fell onto the bench top and kitchen sink.

According to AP reports, Horton crawled from the debris and walked to her daughter's house nearby for help. She suffered minor injuries.

An investigation is underway to determine the cause of explosion. Horton's home is located in Wayne County town of Sodus, on Lake Ontario, about 25 miles east of Rochester.