Explosion to the petrol station in Rome: 40 injured after dramatic incident!
Explosion to the petrol station in Rome: 40 injured after dramatic incident!
on Friday morning, July 4, 2025, occurred at an ENI petrol station in the east of Rome, in the Prenestino district, a devastating explosion, which resulted in numerous injuries. According to reports from Vol.at and FAZ.net is caused by the collision of a tanker truck with a supply line, which led to a gas leak and a subsequent fire. The first emergency calls were discontinued before 8 a.m., followed by two violent explosions, the second appeared at around 8:20 a.m.
The number of injuries is estimated to be at least 21, while other reports of up to 40 injured people speak. Among the injured are also a firefighter as well as eight police officers and a member of the emergency service. According to the local authorities, serious injuries were sometimes recorded, but all those affected are not in mortal danger. Five people were brought to surrounding hospitals.
evacuations and effects
The explosions could not only be heard locally; The bang of the second explosion extended over large parts of Rome and the southeastern suburbs. Reads of the underground liquid gass storage were thrown over 300 meters, windows and doors broke in the area. The fire reached to a neighboring warehouse of the judicial authorities and numerous vehicles were destroyed in the flames. Due to the danger situation, two residential buildings were evacuated, and about 50 people had to leave their apartments. In addition, a playground where 15 children stayed was evacuated, but there were no injuries among the children because the school holidays had already started.
Mayor Roberto Gualtieri visited the scene of the accident and found out about the situation of the injured. He confirmed the numbers of the injured and emphasized that the situation was serious. The public prosecutor has already initiated investigations, while environmental authorities monitor air quality to prevent possible dangers from the gas leakage.
emergency measures and reactions
In the context of emergency management, residents were asked to keep windows and doors closed and to carry FFP2 masks to protect themselves from possible gas clouds. These measures are in accordance with the guidelines for dealing with gas accidents that prescribe rapid action and preventive safety precautions, as can be read on sanitaer-express.berlinPrime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi expressed their sympathy and thanks to the emergency services who reacted quickly to help people and to control the situation. Pope Leo XIV prayed for the injured in the Prenestino district, and the local community is solidarity with those affected by the tragedy.
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