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Explosion from Gas Leak Near Rome Injures Two

Published March 22, 2026, 17:10
Explosion from Gas Leak Near Rome Injures Two

An explosion caused by a gas leak has caused extensive damage to three apartment buildings near Rome. Two elderly individuals, aged 84 and 86, were seriously injured and taken to hospital. Seventy residents were forced to evacuate their homes, and one of the apartment buildings almost completely collapsed. The Mayor of Rome, Roberto Gualtieri, visited the scene and pledged to provide assistance to those affected. Firefighters continue to search the rubble to rule out the possibility of other people being trapped, with the help of specially trained dogs.