Rome Petrol Station Explosion Injures Dozens, Causes Evacuations

A significant explosion occurred at a petrol station in Rome on Friday morning, resulting in numerous injuries and widespread disruption. The blast sent a massive orange fireball into the sky, followed by a large plume of dark smoke that billowed over the city.

Eyewitness accounts and video footage captured the immediate aftermath, showing smoke filling the area before the eruption of a large fireball. The explosion caused significant damage, forcing residents to evacuate their homes and prompting the evacuation of a nearby summer camp.

Reports indicate that at least 21 people were injured in the incident, including police officers and a firefighter. Some individuals sustained burns and cuts from shattered glass, but none of the injuries were considered life-threatening, with one officer in a serious condition.

Authorities have determined that the explosion was caused by an accident during the unloading of LPG at the petrol station. The incident caused significant damage to nearby buildings, with reports of debris being scattered across the area. Emergency services, including ten fire crews, responded quickly to the scene to extinguish the blaze.