Huge explosion in centre of Rome injures multiple people as locals flee for safety
Firefighters and police injured as Rome petrol station erupts in fireball
- An explosion occurred at a petrol station in Rome on Friday morning, resulting in injuries and the evacuation of residents.
- Images and videos from the scene depicted a large orange fireball and a significant plume of dark grey smoke over the Prenestino district.
- Eight police officers and one firefighter were reportedly injured as fire crews worked to extinguish the blaze.
- The incident involved an initial fire followed by two rapid explosions, with the second being the most significant, occurring around 8:18 am local time.
- Debris was scattered across a nearby sports field, and police are continuing to assess the area for further damage.