Rome : 21 people, including eight police officers and a firefighter, were injured in an explosion at a fuel station and depot in the Prenestina area of the Italian capital, Rome.
The explosion, which was followed by a fire, caused a blast that was heard in several districts of the city, while authorities have not yet announced the reasons behind the incident.
The public transport authority closed the nearby “Teano” metro station as a precaution, based on police instructions.
Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi confirmed that firefighting teams are currently working at the scene to control the fire and prevent it from spreading to neighbouring areas.
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