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Episode in Montepaone Lido, a gas leak the probable cause. Further investigations underway
by EDITORIAL
– MONTEPAONE (CZ) – 11 JUNE 2024 – Fire brigade teams from the Catanzaro Command, Soverato detachment and headquarters have been busy since around 10.35 am in via Unità d’Italia in the municipality of Montepaone Lido due to an explosion in a basement apartment.
There are three injured, two men in more serious conditions who suffered burns and a woman injured but conscious
The two men were rescued by Suem118 personnel.
The woman, however, remained blocked in the bathroom by the rubble, was rescued by the fire brigade staff and entrusted to the healthcare staff of Suem118 for the necessary treatment and subsequent transfer to a hospital facility.
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.
The cause of the explosion was a probable gas leak, further investigations underway.
Carabinieri and local police are on site for the relevant obligations.
