Explosion in an apartment in the Catanzaro area, three injured (two are serious)

Published on: 11/06/2024 – 11:56

MONTEPAONE Fire brigade teams from the Catanzaro command, Soverato detachment and the headquarters have been busy since around 10.35 in via Unità d’Italia in the municipality of Montepaone Lido due to an explosion in a basement apartment. Three people were injured, two men seriously they suffered serious burns, while a womanwho was blocked in the bathroom by the rubble and was rescued by the fire brigade staff, was entrusted to the healthcare staff of Suem118 for the necessary treatment and subsequent transfer to a hospital facility. His condition would be less serious.

The explosion completely destroyed the walls of the house, doors and windows. There was also damage to the houses above which were evacuated as a precaution.
According to investigators, who are investigating on multiple fronts, the explosion was probably caused by a gas leak. A thesis, however, denied by the Italgas spokesperson. «With reference to what happened this morning in Montepaone Lido, Italgas informs that the village is not served by the natural gas distribution network managed by the company. Consequently, the cause of the explosion could be attributed to another source». further investigations underway. Carabinieri and local police are on site for the relevant obligations.

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