Rome: Several people were injured, including three with severe burns, after a gas station exploded on Friday in an eastern neighbourhood in Rome, according to media reports. The huge explosion at a petrol, diesel, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distributor in Via dei Gordiani was heard across the Italian capital.
According to Emirates News Agency, Rome's public transport agency Atac closed a nearby metro station 'Teano' following instructions from police. The incident prompted immediate emergency response efforts to manage the situation and provide aid to those affected by the blast.