An explosion at a petrol station in Italy has killed two people and injured several others, according to reports. An explosion at a petrol station in Italy has killed two people and injured several others, according to reports. Deadly blast at petrol station in ItalyThe incident occurred as a fuel tanker was offloading fuel at the service station, Rieti police chief Antonio Mannoni told the ANSA news agency. Smoke billows in the area where an explosion occurred at a petrol station in Borgo Quinzio, near Rieti, Italy (Emiliano Grillotti/ANSA via AP)Fire crews were responding to an initial blaze when a huge explosion rattled the area. The blast occurred along the Salaria state road, one of the main roads north of Rome.

Source: Irish Independent December 05, 2018 21:45 UTC