Mexico: 8 Dead, 90 Injured After Gas Tanker Explodes in Mexico City

Eight people died and 90 were injured after a gas tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) overturned and exploded under a highway overpass in Mexico City on Wednesday, September 10. The overturned vehicle began leaking gas, which quickly ignited and triggered a series of explosions near the Puente de la Concordia in Iztapalapa.

Mexico: 8 Dead, 90 Injured After Gas Tanker Explodes in Mexico City 2

Eight people died and 90 were injured after a gas tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) overturned and exploded under a highway overpass in Mexico City on Wednesday, September 10. The overturned vehicle began leaking gas, which quickly ignited and triggered a series of explosions near the Puente de la Concordia in Iztapalapa.

US: Explosion Destroys Gas Station in Berwyn, IL Following Thunderstorm

An explosion and fire destroyed a gas station in Berwyn, Illinois on Thursday, July 24 after a thunderstorm blew down power lines, igniting two gas lines. Nearby homes and businesses were evacuated, and the blast shattered windows of nearby buildings. Despite the severity, no injuries were reported.

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

This photo taken on July 4, 2025 shows the site of the explosion in Rome, Italy. An explosion ripped through a gas station in eastern Rome on Friday morning, injuring at least 21 people. According to local authorities, the explosion took place at a gas station on Via Gordiani in the Prenestino district of eastern Rome. While none of the injured were in critical condition, five people were hospitalized for treatment. Some of the casualties included rescue workers responding to the scene. Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

This photo taken on July 4, 2025 shows rescuers working at the site of the explosion in Rome, Italy. An explosion ripped through a gas station in eastern Rome on Friday morning, injuring at least 21 people. According to local authorities, the explosion took place at a gas station on Via Gordiani in the Prenestino district of eastern Rome. While none of the injured were in critical condition, five people were hospitalized for treatment. Some of the casualties included rescue workers responding to the scene. Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

This photo taken on July 4, 2025 shows rescuers working at the site of the explosion in Rome, Italy. An explosion ripped through a gas station in eastern Rome on Friday morning, injuring at least 21 people. According to local authorities, the explosion took place at a gas station on Via Gordiani in the Prenestino district of eastern Rome. While none of the injured were in critical condition, five people were hospitalized for treatment. Some of the casualties included rescue workers responding to the scene. Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

This photo taken on July 4, 2025 shows the site of the explosion in Rome, Italy. An explosion ripped through a gas station in eastern Rome on Friday morning, injuring at least 21 people. According to local authorities, the explosion took place at a gas station on Via Gordiani in the Prenestino district of eastern Rome. While none of the injured were in critical condition, five people were hospitalized for treatment. Some of the casualties included rescue workers responding to the scene. Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

This photo taken on July 4, 2025 shows rescuers working at the site of the explosion in Rome, Italy. An explosion ripped through a gas station in eastern Rome on Friday morning, injuring at least 21 people. According to local authorities, the explosion took place at a gas station on Via Gordiani in the Prenestino district of eastern Rome. While none of the injured were in critical condition, five people were hospitalized for treatment. Some of the casualties included rescue workers responding to the scene. Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

This photo taken on July 4, 2025 shows the site of the explosion in Rome, Italy. An explosion ripped through a gas station in eastern Rome on Friday morning, injuring at least 21 people. According to local authorities, the explosion took place at a gas station on Via Gordiani in the Prenestino district of eastern Rome. While none of the injured were in critical condition, five people were hospitalized for treatment. Some of the casualties included rescue workers responding to the scene. Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

This photo taken on July 4, 2025 shows a fragment of the gas station at the site of the explosion in Rome, Italy. An explosion ripped through a gas station in eastern Rome on Friday morning, injuring at least 21 people. According to local authorities, the explosion took place at a gas station on Via Gordiani in the Prenestino district of eastern Rome. While none of the injured were in critical condition, five people were hospitalized for treatment. Some of the casualties included rescue workers responding to the scene. Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

This photo taken on July 4, 2025 shows the site of the explosion in Rome, Italy. An explosion ripped through a gas station in eastern Rome on Friday morning, injuring at least 21 people. According to local authorities, the explosion took place at a gas station on Via Gordiani in the Prenestino district of eastern Rome. While none of the injured were in critical condition, five people were hospitalized for treatment. Some of the casualties included rescue workers responding to the scene. Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

This photo taken on July 4, 2025 shows the site of the explosion in Rome, Italy. An explosion ripped through a gas station in eastern Rome on Friday morning, injuring at least 21 people. According to local authorities, the explosion took place at a gas station on Via Gordiani in the Prenestino district of eastern Rome. While none of the injured were in critical condition, five people were hospitalized for treatment. Some of the casualties included rescue workers responding to the scene. Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

Several people, including eight police officers and a firefighter, were injured on Friday after an explosion at a petrol station in the east of Rome, Italian authorities said. The large blast at the distributor of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the Prenestino neighbourhood was heard across the Italian capital. Rome, Italy on July 4, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

Several people, including eight police officers and a firefighter, were injured on Friday after an explosion at a petrol station in the east of Rome, Italian authorities said. The large blast at the distributor of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the Prenestino neighbourhood was heard across the Italian capital. Rome, Italy on July 4, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

Several people, including eight police officers and a firefighter, were injured on Friday after an explosion at a petrol station in the east of Rome, Italian authorities said. The large blast at the distributor of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the Prenestino neighbourhood was heard across the Italian capital. Rome, Italy on July 4, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

Several people, including eight police officers and a firefighter, were injured on Friday after an explosion at a petrol station in the east of Rome, Italian authorities said. The large blast at the distributor of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the Prenestino neighbourhood was heard across the Italian capital. Rome, Italy on July 4, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

Several people, including eight police officers and a firefighter, were injured on Friday after an explosion at a petrol station in the east of Rome, Italian authorities said. The large blast at the distributor of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the Prenestino neighbourhood was heard across the Italian capital. Rome, Italy on July 4, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

Several people, including eight police officers and a firefighter, were injured on Friday after an explosion at a petrol station in the east of Rome, Italian authorities said. The large blast at the distributor of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the Prenestino neighbourhood was heard across the Italian capital. Rome, Italy on July 4, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

Several people, including eight police officers and a firefighter, were injured on Friday after an explosion at a petrol station in the east of Rome, Italian authorities said. The large blast at the distributor of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the Prenestino neighbourhood was heard across the Italian capital. Rome, Italy on July 4, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

Several people, including eight police officers and a firefighter, were injured on Friday after an explosion at a petrol station in the east of Rome, Italian authorities said. The large blast at the distributor of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the Prenestino neighbourhood was heard across the Italian capital. Rome, Italy on July 4, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

Several people, including eight police officers and a firefighter, were injured on Friday after an explosion at a petrol station in the east of Rome, Italian authorities said. The large blast at the distributor of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the Prenestino neighbourhood was heard across the Italian capital. Rome, Italy on July 4, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

Several people, including eight police officers and a firefighter, were injured on Friday after an explosion at a petrol station in the east of Rome, Italian authorities said. The large blast at the distributor of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the Prenestino neighbourhood was heard across the Italian capital. Rome, Italy on July 4, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

Several people, including eight police officers and a firefighter, were injured on Friday after an explosion at a petrol station in the east of Rome, Italian authorities said. The large blast at the distributor of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the Prenestino neighbourhood was heard across the Italian capital. Rome, Italy on July 4, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

Several people, including eight police officers and a firefighter, were injured on Friday after an explosion at a petrol station in the east of Rome, Italian authorities said. The large blast at the distributor of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the Prenestino neighbourhood was heard across the Italian capital. Rome, Italy on July 4, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

Several people, including eight police officers and a firefighter, were injured on Friday after an explosion at a petrol station in the east of Rome, Italian authorities said. The large blast at the distributor of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the Prenestino neighbourhood was heard across the Italian capital. Rome, Italy on July 4, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

Several people, including eight police officers and a firefighter, were injured on Friday after an explosion at a petrol station in the east of Rome, Italian authorities said. The large blast at the distributor of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the Prenestino neighbourhood was heard across the Italian capital. Rome, Italy on July 4, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

Several people, including eight police officers and a firefighter, were injured on Friday after an explosion at a petrol station in the east of Rome, Italian authorities said. The large blast at the distributor of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the Prenestino neighbourhood was heard across the Italian capital. Rome, Italy on July 4, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

Several people, including eight police officers and a firefighter, were injured on Friday after an explosion at a petrol station in the east of Rome, Italian authorities said. The large blast at the distributor of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the Prenestino neighbourhood was heard across the Italian capital. Rome, Italy on July 4, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

Several people, including eight police officers and a firefighter, were injured on Friday after an explosion at a petrol station in the east of Rome, Italian authorities said. The large blast at the distributor of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the Prenestino neighbourhood was heard across the Italian capital. Rome, Italy on July 4, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

Several people, including eight police officers and a firefighter, were injured on Friday after an explosion at a petrol station in the east of Rome, Italian authorities said. The large blast at the distributor of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the Prenestino neighbourhood was heard across the Italian capital. Rome, Italy on July 4, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

Several people, including eight police officers and a firefighter, were injured on Friday after an explosion at a petrol station in the east of Rome, Italian authorities said. The large blast at the distributor of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the Prenestino neighbourhood was heard across the Italian capital. Rome, Italy on July 4, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

Several people, including eight police officers and a firefighter, were injured on Friday after an explosion at a petrol station in the east of Rome, Italian authorities said. The large blast at the distributor of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the Prenestino neighbourhood was heard across the Italian capital. Rome, Italy on July 4, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

Several people, including eight police officers and a firefighter, were injured on Friday after an explosion at a petrol station in the east of Rome, Italian authorities said. The large blast at the distributor of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the Prenestino neighbourhood was heard across the Italian capital. Rome, Italy on July 4, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

Several people, including eight police officers and a firefighter, were injured on Friday after an explosion at a petrol station in the east of Rome, Italian authorities said. The large blast at the distributor of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the Prenestino neighbourhood was heard across the Italian capital. Rome, Italy on July 4, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

Several people, including eight police officers and a firefighter, were injured on Friday after an explosion at a petrol station in the east of Rome, Italian authorities said. The large blast at the distributor of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the Prenestino neighbourhood was heard across the Italian capital. Rome, Italy on July 4, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

An Explosion at A Service Station Injures at Least 21 People - Rome

Several people, including eight police officers and a firefighter, were injured on Friday after an explosion at a petrol station in the east of Rome, Italian authorities said. The large blast at the distributor of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the Prenestino neighbourhood was heard across the Italian capital. Rome, Italy on July 4, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 2

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts.

Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 3

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts.

France: Gas Cylinder Explosion Causes Fire On Roof Of Building Near Paris Porte D’Ivry Station 2

Two gas cylinders apparently exploded, triggering a fire on the roof of a 6-story building under construction near the Porte d'Ivry metro station in Paris' 13th arrondissement. One firefighter sustained a minor injury, and nearby residents were evacuated.

France: Gas Cylinder Explosion Causes Fire On Roof Of Building Near Paris Porte D’Ivry Station 3

Two gas cylinders apparently exploded, triggering a fire on the roof of a 6-story building under construction near the Porte d'Ivry metro station in Paris' 13th arrondissement. One firefighter sustained a minor injury, and nearby residents were evacuated.

France: Gas Cylinder Explosion Causes Fire On Roof Of Building Near Paris Porte D’Ivry Station

Two gas cylinders apparently exploded, triggering a fire on the roof of a 6-story building under construction near the Porte d'Ivry metro station in Paris' 13th arrondissement. One firefighter sustained a minor injury, and nearby residents were evacuated.

Explosion at gas station rocks Yemen's capital

STORY: Explosion at gas station rocks Yemen's capital DATELINE: Sept. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Sanaa CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the explosion captured by phone in the northern part of Sanaa, Yemen's capital STORYLINE: A massive explosion rocked a gas station in the Houthi-controlled Yemen's capital of Sanaa on Sunday night, igniting a significant fire, reported by authorities and witnesses. The blast occurred at the Mufazer gas station, which is situated in front of the al-Khurafi military camp in the northeastern part of the capital. Houthi forces cordoned off the area, with civil defense teams swiftly responding to the incident. Witnesses said that the deafening explosion was heard throughout the entire city, and the fire that ensued was visible from miles away. The Houthi group said in a statement that the fire was likely caused by an electrical short circuit at the station, which triggered the blast of a gas trailer in the station's yard. Residents in the vicinity evacuated