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Netherlands: At Least Four Injured as Gas Leak Explosion Destroys Multiple Homes in Utrecht 2

A gas leak triggered a powerful explosion at a house in central Utrecht on Thursday, January 15, leaving at least four people injured. While the damage was immense, there were no reports of missing persons. The cause of the blast was not immediately known.

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Netherlands: At Least Four Injured as Gas Leak Explosion Destroys Multiple Homes in Utrecht

A gas leak triggered a powerful explosion at a house in central Utrecht on Thursday, January 15, leaving at least four people injured. While the damage was immense, there were no reports of missing persons. The cause of the blast was not immediately known.

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US: Two Killed, 20 Injured in Explosion and Fire at Pennsylvania Nursing Home

On December 23, an explosion and fire, possibly caused by a gas leak, struck a nursing home in Bristol, Pennsylvania, killing two women — a resident and an employee — and injuring 20 others. Nineteen of the injured remain hospitalized, including one in critical condition.

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France: Bus Catches Fire in Le Raincy

On Wednesday morning, December 10, a Route 602 bus caught fire at a bus stop in Le Raincy. The blaze led to a gas leak which needed the temporary evacuation of nearby residents. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident.

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China: Elderly Woman Battles Kitchen Gas Explosion in Shaoxing

An 82-year-old woman in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, faced a gas explosion head-on while cooking alone on October 13, 2025. Video shows flames erupting from her stove, but she calmly shut off the gas valve before breaking down in tears. The blast was caused by a detached gas pipe, and fortunately, she was not injured.

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UK: Chlorine Gas Leak Forces Evacuation at Guy’s Hospital in London

A chlorine gas leak at Guy’s Hospital in London on Thursday, August 14, forced the evacuation of over 150 people. Four were hospitalized after inhaling the gas.

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US: SUV Crashes Into Domino’s Pizza, Triggers Explosion in Utah

An SUV crashed into a Domino’s in Herriman, south of Salt Lake City, Utah, rupturing a gas line and causing an explosion on Saturday night, July 5. Two bystanders rescued the driver and a passenger moments before the vehicle caught fire. Several people from the three-car crash were hospitalized, but no injuries were reported from the blast.

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Explosions at Tokyo construction site

TOKYO, Japan, May 27 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on May 27, 2025, shows a construction site in Tokyo's Edogawa Ward where explosions occurred earlier in the day. The explosions, which left 10 people slightly injured, were apparently sparked by a gas leak from a pipe damaged during work to pave the foundation of a condominium. (Kyodo)

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Japan: Ten Injured After Explosion Strikes Construction Site in Tokyo

Ten people were injured after an explosion ripped through a construction site in Edogawa, eastern Tokyo, on Tuesday, May 27. According to reports, the blast occurred when excavation machinery struck a gas cylinder buried underground. The explosion caused damage to 38 nearby buildings, including apartments and a convenience store. The resulting fire was extinguished after four hours.

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Explosions at Tokyo construction site

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on May 27, 2025, shows a construction site in Tokyo's Edogawa Ward where explosions occurred earlier in the day. The explosions, which left 10 people slightly injured, were apparently sparked by a gas leak from a pipe damaged during work to pave the foundation of a condominium.

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Explosions at Tokyo construction site

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on May 27, 2025, shows a construction site in Tokyo's Edogawa Ward where explosions occurred earlier in the day. The explosions, which left 10 people slightly injured, were apparently sparked by a gas leak from a pipe damaged during work to pave the foundation of a condominium.

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US: Manhole Explosion Sparks Fires on Texas Tech Campus, Causing Power Outage and Evacuation 2

A manhole explosion occurred on the campus of Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, on Wednesday, March 12, leading to a power outage and evacuation. There were no injuries reported.

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US: Manhole Explosion Sparks Fires on Texas Tech Campus, Causing Power Outage and Evacuation

A manhole explosion occurred on the campus of Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, on Wednesday, March 12, leading to a power outage and evacuation. There were no injuries reported.

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Department store blast in Taiwan

Part of an exterior wall is seen ripped off on Feb. 13, 2025, at the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung, Taiwan, where an explosion occurred due to a gas leak earlier in the day, leaving at least four people dead and over 20 others injured.

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Department store blast in Taiwan

Part of an exterior wall is seen ripped off on Feb. 13, 2025, at the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung, Taiwan, where an explosion occurred due to a gas leak earlier in the day, leaving at least four people dead and over 20 others injured.

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Department store blast in Taiwan

Debris is seen scattered on Feb. 13, 2025, outside the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung, Taiwan, where an explosion occurred due to a gas leak earlier in the day, leaving at least four people dead and over 20 others injured.

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Department store blast in Taiwan

Debris is seen scattered on Feb. 13, 2025, outside the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung, Taiwan, where an explosion occurred due to a gas leak earlier in the day, leaving at least four people dead and over 20 others injured.

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Department store blast in Taiwan

Debris is seen scattered on Feb. 13, 2025, outside the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung, Taiwan, where an explosion occurred due to a gas leak earlier in the day, leaving at least four people dead and over 20 others injured.

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At Least 89 People Remain Missing After Floods - Eastern Spain

Two people next to a "no smoking, gas leak" sign, in Sedaví, on November 5, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain. Today marks one week since the DANA swept through the Valencian Community. So far, there are 211 fatalities and extensive material damage in about 70 municipalities in the province of Valencia, from where even today they are still removing belongings, vehicles and water drainage. 98% of the electrical service has already been restored and 93% of the affected population already has water supply. Feria Valencia has assigned seven pavilions, its Events Center and its kitchens to various logistical and humanitarian tasks to fight against the effects of the DANA that has affected the Valencian Community. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

File photo - An Iranian miner is entering Madanjoo coal mine to start his working shift in Tabas, South Khorasan, Iran on August 24, 2012. An explosion caused by a gas leak at a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 51 people state media said on Sunday. More than 20 others were injured after the blast in South Khorasan province. It is reported to have been caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks of the mine in Tabas, 540 km (335 miles) southeast of the capital Tehran. The explosion occurred at 21:00 local time on Saturday September 21, 2024, state media said. South Khorasan's governor Javad Ghenaatzadeh said there were 69 workers in the blocks at the time of the explosion. Photo by Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

File photo - An Iranian miner is seen after his working shift in Madanjoo coal mine in Tabas, South Khorasan, Iran on August 24, 2012. An explosion caused by a gas leak at a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 51 people state media said on Sunday. More than 20 others were injured after the blast in South Khorasan province. It is reported to have been caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks of the mine in Tabas, 540 km (335 miles) southeast of the capital Tehran. The explosion occurred at 21:00 local time on Saturday September 21, 2024, state media said. South Khorasan's governor Javad Ghenaatzadeh said there were 69 workers in the blocks at the time of the explosion. Photo by Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

File photo - An Iranian miner is seen after his working shift in Madanjoo coal mine in Tabas, South Khorasan, Iran on August 24, 2012. An explosion caused by a gas leak at a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 51 people state media said on Sunday. More than 20 others were injured after the blast in South Khorasan province. It is reported to have been caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks of the mine in Tabas, 540 km (335 miles) southeast of the capital Tehran. The explosion occurred at 21:00 local time on Saturday September 21, 2024, state media said. South Khorasan's governor Javad Ghenaatzadeh said there were 69 workers in the blocks at the time of the explosion. Photo by Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

File photo - An Iranian miner is seen after his working shift in Madanjoo coal mine in Tabas, South Khorasan, Iran on August 24, 2012. An explosion caused by a gas leak at a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 51 people state media said on Sunday. More than 20 others were injured after the blast in South Khorasan province. It is reported to have been caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks of the mine in Tabas, 540 km (335 miles) southeast of the capital Tehran. The explosion occurred at 21:00 local time on Saturday September 21, 2024, state media said. South Khorasan's governor Javad Ghenaatzadeh said there were 69 workers in the blocks at the time of the explosion. Photo by Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

File photo - Two Iranian miner are entering Madanjoo coal mine to start their working shift in Tabas, South Khorasan, Iran on August 24, 2012. An explosion caused by a gas leak at a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 51 people state media said on Sunday. More than 20 others were injured after the blast in South Khorasan province. It is reported to have been caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks of the mine in Tabas, 540 km (335 miles) southeast of the capital Tehran. The explosion occurred at 21:00 local time on Saturday September 21, 2024, state media said. South Khorasan's governor Javad Ghenaatzadeh said there were 69 workers in the blocks at the time of the explosion. Photo by Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

File photo - Two Iranian miner are working in Madanjoo coal mine in Tabas, South Khorasan, Iran on August 19, 2012. An explosion caused by a gas leak at a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 51 people state media said on Sunday. More than 20 others were injured after the blast in South Khorasan province. It is reported to have been caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks of the mine in Tabas, 540 km (335 miles) southeast of the capital Tehran. The explosion occurred at 21:00 local time on Saturday September 21, 2024, state media said. South Khorasan's governor Javad Ghenaatzadeh said there were 69 workers in the blocks at the time of the explosion. Photo by Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

File photo - Iranian miners are resting outside Madanjoo coal mine in Tabas, South Khorasan, Iran on August 4, 2012. An explosion caused by a gas leak at a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 51 people state media said on Sunday. More than 20 others were injured after the blast in South Khorasan province. It is reported to have been caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks of the mine in Tabas, 540 km (335 miles) southeast of the capital Tehran. The explosion occurred at 21:00 local time on Saturday September 21, 2024, state media said. South Khorasan's governor Javad Ghenaatzadeh said there were 69 workers in the blocks at the time of the explosion. Photo by Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

File photo - Two Iranian miners are eating food in their dormitory in Madanjoo coal mine in Tabas, South Khorasan, Iran on August 21, 2012. An explosion caused by a gas leak at a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 51 people state media said on Sunday. More than 20 others were injured after the blast in South Khorasan province. It is reported to have been caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks of the mine in Tabas, 540 km (335 miles) southeast of the capital Tehran. The explosion occurred at 21:00 local time on Saturday September 21, 2024, state media said. South Khorasan's governor Javad Ghenaatzadeh said there were 69 workers in the blocks at the time of the explosion. Photo by Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

File photo - Two Iranian miners are washing themselves while another miner is waiting in line after their working shift in Madanjoo coal mine in Tabas, South Khorasan, Iran on August 21, 2012. An explosion caused by a gas leak at a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 51 people state media said on Sunday. More than 20 others were injured after the blast in South Khorasan province. It is reported to have been caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks of the mine in Tabas, 540 km (335 miles) southeast of the capital Tehran. The explosion occurred at 21:00 local time on Saturday September 21, 2024, state media said. South Khorasan's governor Javad Ghenaatzadeh said there were 69 workers in the blocks at the time of the explosion. Photo by Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

File photo - An Iranian miner is working in Madanjoo coal mine in Tabas, South Khorasan, Iran on August 24, 2012. An explosion caused by a gas leak at a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 51 people state media said on Sunday. More than 20 others were injured after the blast in South Khorasan province. It is reported to have been caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks of the mine in Tabas, 540 km (335 miles) southeast of the capital Tehran. The explosion occurred at 21:00 local time on Saturday September 21, 2024, state media said. South Khorasan's governor Javad Ghenaatzadeh said there were 69 workers in the blocks at the time of the explosion. Photo by Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

File photo - Two Iranian miner are working in Madanjoo coal mine in Tabas, South Khorasan, Iran on August 19, 2012. An explosion caused by a gas leak at a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 51 people state media said on Sunday. More than 20 others were injured after the blast in South Khorasan province. It is reported to have been caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks of the mine in Tabas, 540 km (335 miles) southeast of the capital Tehran. The explosion occurred at 21:00 local time on Saturday September 21, 2024, state media said. South Khorasan's governor Javad Ghenaatzadeh said there were 69 workers in the blocks at the time of the explosion. Photo by Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

File photo - A group of Iranian miners are walking outside Madanjoo coal mine in Tabas, South Khorasan, Iran on August 19, 2012. An explosion caused by a gas leak at a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 51 people state media said on Sunday. More than 20 others were injured after the blast in South Khorasan province. It is reported to have been caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks of the mine in Tabas, 540 km (335 miles) southeast of the capital Tehran. The explosion occurred at 21:00 local time on Saturday September 21, 2024, state media said. South Khorasan's governor Javad Ghenaatzadeh said there were 69 workers in the blocks at the time of the explosion. Photo by Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

File photo - Two Iranian miner are working in Madanjoo coal mine in Tabas, South Khorasan, Iran on August 19, 2012. An explosion caused by a gas leak at a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 51 people state media said on Sunday. More than 20 others were injured after the blast in South Khorasan province. It is reported to have been caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks of the mine in Tabas, 540 km (335 miles) southeast of the capital Tehran. The explosion occurred at 21:00 local time on Saturday September 21, 2024, state media said. South Khorasan's governor Javad Ghenaatzadeh said there were 69 workers in the blocks at the time of the explosion. Photo by Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

File photo - An Iranian miner is washing himself after his working shift in Madanjoo coal mine in Tabas, South Khorasan, Iran on August 21 2012. An explosion caused by a gas leak at a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 51 people state media said on Sunday. More than 20 others were injured after the blast in South Khorasan province. It is reported to have been caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks of the mine in Tabas, 540 km (335 miles) southeast of the capital Tehran. The explosion occurred at 21:00 local time on Saturday September 21, 2024, state media said. South Khorasan's governor Javad Ghenaatzadeh said there were 69 workers in the blocks at the time of the explosion. Photo by Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

File photo - A group of Iranian miners are working in Madanjoo coal mine in Tabas, South Khorasan, Iran on August 19, 2012. An explosion caused by a gas leak at a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 51 people state media said on Sunday. More than 20 others were injured after the blast in South Khorasan province. It is reported to have been caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks of the mine in Tabas, 540 km (335 miles) southeast of the capital Tehran. The explosion occurred at 21:00 local time on Saturday September 21, 2024, state media said. South Khorasan's governor Javad Ghenaatzadeh said there were 69 workers in the blocks at the time of the explosion. Photo by Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

File photo - An Iranian miner is entering Madanjoo coal mine to start his working shift in Tabas, South Khorasan, Iran on August 21, 2012. An explosion caused by a gas leak at a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 51 people state media said on Sunday. More than 20 others were injured after the blast in South Khorasan province. It is reported to have been caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks of the mine in Tabas, 540 km (335 miles) southeast of the capital Tehran. The explosion occurred at 21:00 local time on Saturday September 21, 2024, state media said. South Khorasan's governor Javad Ghenaatzadeh said there were 69 workers in the blocks at the time of the explosion. Photo by Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

File photo - Iranian miners are resting outside Madanjoo coal mine in Tabas, South Khorasan, Iran on August 19, 2012. An explosion caused by a gas leak at a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 51 people state media said on Sunday. More than 20 others were injured after the blast in South Khorasan province. It is reported to have been caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks of the mine in Tabas, 540 km (335 miles) southeast of the capital Tehran. The explosion occurred at 21:00 local time on Saturday September 21, 2024, state media said. South Khorasan's governor Javad Ghenaatzadeh said there were 69 workers in the blocks at the time of the explosion. Photo by Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

File photo - An Iranian miner is working in Madanjoo coal mine in Tabas, South Khorasan, Iran on August 21, 2012. An explosion caused by a gas leak at a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 51 people state media said on Sunday. More than 20 others were injured after the blast in South Khorasan province. It is reported to have been caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks of the mine in Tabas, 540 km (335 miles) southeast of the capital Tehran. The explosion occurred at 21:00 local time on Saturday September 21, 2024, state media said. South Khorasan's governor Javad Ghenaatzadeh said there were 69 workers in the blocks at the time of the explosion. Photo by Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

File photo - Two Iranian miner are working in Madanjoo coal mine in Tabas, South Khorasan, Iran on August 21, 2012. An explosion caused by a gas leak at a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 51 people state media said on Sunday. More than 20 others were injured after the blast in South Khorasan province. It is reported to have been caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks of the mine in Tabas, 540 km (335 miles) southeast of the capital Tehran. The explosion occurred at 21:00 local time on Saturday September 21, 2024, state media said. South Khorasan's governor Javad Ghenaatzadeh said there were 69 workers in the blocks at the time of the explosion. Photo by Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

File photo - Two Iranian miner are working in Madanjoo coal mine in Tabas, South Khorasan, Iran on August 21, 2012. An explosion caused by a gas leak at a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 51 people state media said on Sunday. More than 20 others were injured after the blast in South Khorasan province. It is reported to have been caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks of the mine in Tabas, 540 km (335 miles) southeast of the capital Tehran. The explosion occurred at 21:00 local time on Saturday September 21, 2024, state media said. South Khorasan's governor Javad Ghenaatzadeh said there were 69 workers in the blocks at the time of the explosion. Photo by Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

File photo - An Iranian miner is using the telephone down in Madanjoo coal mine in Tabas, South Khorasan, Iran on August 19, 2012. An explosion caused by a gas leak at a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 51 people state media said on Sunday. More than 20 others were injured after the blast in South Khorasan province. It is reported to have been caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks of the mine in Tabas, 540 km (335 miles) southeast of the capital Tehran. The explosion occurred at 21:00 local time on Saturday September 21, 2024, state media said. South Khorasan's governor Javad Ghenaatzadeh said there were 69 workers in the blocks at the time of the explosion. Photo by Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain: Gas Leak At Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Prompts Evacuation In Madrid

A gas leak at Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium forced the evacuation of the area on Tuesday morning, May 21. The incident prompted road closure around Real Madrid's home stadium and temporarily shut down the metro station, which was also evacuated.

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Spain: Gas Leak At Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Prompts Evacuation In Madrid 2

A gas leak at Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium forced the evacuation of the area on Tuesday morning, May 21. The incident prompted road closure around Real Madrid's home stadium and temporarily shut down the metro station, which was also evacuated.

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China: 7 Killed And 27 Injured, Restaurant Explodes In Langfang, Hebei

A restaurant in Yanjiao Town, Sanhe City, Langfang, Hebei exploded on Wednesday, March 13. The incident was caused by a gas leak and killed 7 people and injured 27. This video shows the smoke billowing from the blast site.

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240314) -- BEIJING, March 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work on the site of an explosion in Yanjiao of Sanhe City, north China's Hebei Province, March 13, 2024. Seven were killed and 27 others injured following an explosion in north China's Hebei Province on Wednesday, local authorities said Thursday. The blast, suspected to have been caused by a gas leak, occurred at 7:54 a.m. Wednesday at a shop in Yanjiao township in the city of Sanhe, according to the city's emergency management bureau. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

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CHINA-HEBEI-YANJIAO-EXPLOSION-RESCUE (CN)

(240314) -- SHIJIAZHUANG, March 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work on the site of an explosion in Yanjiao of Sanhe City, north China's Hebei Province, March 13, 2024. Seven were killed and 27 others injured following an explosion in north China's Hebei Province on Wednesday, local authorities said Thursday. The blast, suspected to have been caused by a gas leak, occurred at 7:54 a.m. Wednesday at a shop in Yanjiao township in the city of Sanhe, according to the city's emergency management bureau. All the injured have been rushed to the hospital, and their injuries are not life-threatening. Of all the injured, 14 have been discharged from hospital. An investigation is under way. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiao)

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CHINA-HEBEI-YANJIAO-EXPLOSION-RESCUE (CN)

(240314) -- SHIJIAZHUANG, March 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work on the site of an explosion in Yanjiao of Sanhe City, north China's Hebei Province, March 13, 2024. Seven were killed and 27 others injured following an explosion in north China's Hebei Province on Wednesday, local authorities said Thursday. The blast, suspected to have been caused by a gas leak, occurred at 7:54 a.m. Wednesday at a shop in Yanjiao township in the city of Sanhe, according to the city's emergency management bureau. All the injured have been rushed to the hospital, and their injuries are not life-threatening. Of all the injured, 14 have been discharged from hospital. An investigation is under way. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

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CHINA-HEBEI-YANJIAO-EXPLOSION-RESCUE (CN)

(240314) -- SHIJIAZHUANG, March 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work on the site of an explosion in Yanjiao of Sanhe City, north China's Hebei Province, March 13, 2024. Seven were killed and 27 others injured following an explosion in north China's Hebei Province on Wednesday, local authorities said Thursday. The blast, suspected to have been caused by a gas leak, occurred at 7:54 a.m. Wednesday at a shop in Yanjiao township in the city of Sanhe, according to the city's emergency management bureau. All the injured have been rushed to the hospital, and their injuries are not life-threatening. Of all the injured, 14 have been discharged from hospital. An investigation is under way. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

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1 dead, 22 injured in north China eatery explosion

STORY: 1 dead, 22 injured in north China eatery explosion SHOOTING TIME: March 13, 2024 DATELINE: March 13, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:51 LOCATION: SHIJIAZHUANG, China CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of rescue operation at the explosion site STORYLINE: One person was killed and 22 others were injured following an eatery explosion in north China's Hebei Province on Wednesday, local authorities said. The blast occurred at 7:54 a.m. Wednesday at a fried chicken shop in Yanjiao township in the city of Sanhe, according to the city's emergency management bureau. It is suspected to have been caused by a gas leak, the bureau said. Rescue workers have rushed to the site immediately. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shijiazhuang, China. (XHTV)

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Sweden closes Nord Stream gas pipeline investigation without result

STORY: Sweden closes Nord Stream gas pipeline investigation without result SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: Feb. 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:43 LOCATION: Stockholm CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. press release of Swedish Prosecution Authority (courtesy of the Swedish prosecution authority) 2. various of the leak of Nord Stream pipelines (courtesy of the Swedish Coast Guard) 3. various of the Sweden Parliament House 4. various of a power plant in Stockholm 5. various of a harbor in Stockholm 6. various of the traffic flow in Stockholm STORYLINE: The Swedish Prosecution Authority announced on Wednesday that its investigation into the Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions is closed, with no culprit found. "The investigation into gross sabotage against the gas pipelines Nord Stream 1 and 2 is closed," the Swedish Public Prosecution Authority announced in a press release, adding that "the conclusion of the investigation is that Swedish jurisdiction does not apply." "A large number of ship movements have been analyzed ..

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Finland - Estonia - Balticconnector - Gas pipeline leak

Director Robin Lardot of the National Bureau of Investigation NBI of Finland attends a press conferance in Vantaa, Finland on October 11, 2023. NBI is investicating the Baticconnector gas pipeline leak and adjacent data cable damage because of "external activity". LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)