Gas truck explosion leaves four dead and ten injured in Santiago, Chile
A strong explosion that occurred this Thursday in the commune of Renca, north of Santiago, caused the death of at least four people and left ten injured, five of them in critical condition, according to Chilean authorities.
TL;DR
- Four people died and ten were injured, five critically, in a gas truck explosion in Renca, Santiago.
- The explosion was caused by a gas truck losing control, hitting a barrier, and starting a large fire.
- A large smoke column was visible across the capital, alarming residents.
- Emergency teams, including firefighters, responded to the scene.
- The blast affected nearby vehicles and a dome structure.
- Traffic is blocked in the area, and rescue and damage assessment operations are underway.
- Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident and have asked people to avoid the affected zone.