At least 21 people were injured on Friday morning by an explosion at a gas station in Rome. There are several care providers among the injured people. Nobody is in a critical condition, report Italian media.
Firefighters initially pulled out because a truck had hit a pipeline, Italian media report. That happened shortly after 8 a.m. When the fire brigade arrived, the explosion took place. In addition, several care providers and some passers -by were injured. The roof flew off the gas station due to the explosion. That came down 300 meters away.
The explosion caused a thick cloud of smoke, which was visible in a large part of the city, reports Ansa news agency. Shortly thereafter a second explosion took place.
The Italian alarm center received many phone calls from local residents who had heard the explosion. Bystanders filmed the bang. More than a hundred firefighters were still busy getting the fire under control around 11 am. There are also smaller explosions.
Several buildings have been evacuated near the gas station, including a daycare center. The Italian Public Prosecution Service starts an investigation into the cause.
At Least 21 people were injured Friday Morning in an Explosion at a Gas Station in Rome. Several Emergency Workers Are Among The Injured. No One is in Critical Condition, Italian Media Report.
Firefighters Initially Responded because a truck had Hit A Pipeline, Italian Media Report. That happened shortly after 8:00 am when the fire brigade arrived, the explosion occurred. Several Emergency Workers and Some Passers-By Were Injured. The Explosion Blew the Roof Off the Gas Station. That landed 300 meters away.
The Explosion caused a Thick Cloud of Smoke, which was visible in a Large Part of the City, Reports Press Agency Ansa . Shortly afterwards, A Second Explosion occurred.
The Italian Emergency Center Received Many Calls from Local Residents Who Heard the Explosion had. Bystanders Filmed the Bang. More than a hundred Firefighters Were Still Working around 11:00 am to Get the Fire Under Control. There are also narrower explosions bar.
Several Buildings Have Been Evacuated in The Vicinity of the Gas Station, Including A Daycare Center. The Italian Public Prosecutor’s Office is Launching An Investigation Into The Cause.