Rome faced a disaster on Friday! A massive explosion at a gas station in the eastern part of the city rocked the area like a bomb, leaving chaos and destruction behind. Over 45 people were injured, including 24 civilians and 21 emergency workers — police officers, firefighters, and medical staff. Among them were eight police officers and six firefighters. The blast was caused by a gas leak while a tanker was refueling the fuel tank, and the shockwave damaged nearby buildings and shattered windows across the neighborhood.
Firefighters are still battling the blaze that spread to a nearby warehouse, with one firefighter hospitalized. Witnesses say the explosion was so loud that houses shook and windows could have shattered. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is closely monitoring the situation as emergency services and police work tirelessly to contain the chaos.
This explosion is not just an accident — it’s a wake-up call for safety and control of fuel facilities in big cities. How could something like this happen in the heart of Italy’s capital? Will anyone take responsibility before an even bigger tragedy strikes? As Rome struggles with smoke and disorder, citizens are left wondering — how safe are we really?
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