Spain: Gas tank explosion at cafe causes many casualties

(Baonghean.vn) - On the evening of October 1, a gas cylinder exploded at a cafe on the southern coast of Spain, injuring at least 77 people.

The scene of the explosion at a cafe in Velez-Malaga, Andalusia.

The explosion occurred at 7 p.m. local time at a cafe in Velez-Malaga, in Andalusia.

According to information from the emergency rescue force of the autonomous community of Andalusia, more than 77 people were injured, of whom 5 are in critical condition.

Local media said the death toll could have been higher if a restaurant employee had not pressed the alarm button to alert customers before the explosion occurred.

On the evening of October 1, the city's mayor announced that he would open an investigation, although initial signs showed that the cause of the explosion "could be a gas leak"./.

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(According to Le Figaro)