Rome petrol station explosion injures 25, damages buildings and vehicles

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Rome petrol station explosion injures 25, damages buildings and vehicles  An explosion at a petrol station in Rome's southeast injured at least 25 people on Friday. The incident was caused by a technical fault during refuelling.  READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/04/rome-petrol-station-explosion-injures-21-damages-buildings-and-vehicles  Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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00:00At least 21 people have been injured in an explosion at a petrol station in Rome on Friday, according to reports.

00:11None of the injured, which include eight police officers, a firefighter and an emergency operator, are in serious condition.

00:19But a few suffered from minor burns and shattered glass from the explosion.

00:24The fire brigade said the accident was caused by a technical fault during refueling.

00:34Rome's mayor Roberto Guartieri said two chain explosions followed after firefighters arrived,

00:41with the shockwave causing damage to surrounding buildings and vehicles catching fire.

00:47Residents said the explosion was so strong it felt like an earthquake and the blast was heard in other parts of the city.

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