A gas station in southeastern Rome exploded early Friday morning, injuring at least 20 people, including police officers and a firefighter, and causing widespread damage. The explosion, heard across the city, occurred after a gas leak was reported and emergency services arrived, prompting an investigation by Rome prosecutors.
At least 20 people injured after gas station explodes in Rome
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A gas station in southeastern Rome exploded early Friday morning, injuring at least 20 people, including police officers and a firefighter, and causing widespread damage. The explosion, heard across the city, occurred after a gas leak was reported and emergency services arrived, prompting an investigation by Rome prosecutors.
Trending- 1 Early Friday morning: Gas leak reported at a gas station in southeastern Rome.
- 2 Shortly after 8 a.m.: First explosion occurs after police and firefighters arrive.
- 3 Subsequent explosions follow.
- 4 Rome prosecutors begin a probe into the cause.
- At least 20 people injured (8 police officers, 1 firefighter)
- burns
- huge cloud of smoke and fire
- damage to nearby buildings
- evacuation of a sports center
- disruption to residents
- police and fire department resources deployed
- criminal probe initiated
What: A gas station explosion.
When: Early Friday morning, shortly after 8 a.m.
Where: Southeastern Rome, Italy, near a sports center.
Why: Initial alert about a gas leak, followed by two explosions after emergency services arrived. Cause under probe.
How: A gas leak led to two explosions, sending up a huge cloud of dark smoke and fire, impacting nearby buildings and injuring people.