A devastating explosion shook an eight-story apartment building in Bucharest, Romania, on Friday, resulting in three fatalities and injuring at least 13 others, according to local authorities. The blast, which occurred on Calea Rahovei in Sector 5, severely damaged the fifth and sixth floors of the structure. Emergency services, including 11 fire engines and four mobile intensive care units, swiftly responded to the scene. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation, though the gas supply to the area was promptly shut off as a precautionary measure. Romania’s Ministry of Health reported that victims suffered polytrauma and burns, with one body discovered beneath a concrete slab on the sixth floor. All residents were evacuated, and search operations were conducted to ensure no one remained trapped. Nearby schools were also evacuated as a safety measure. Video footage revealed extensive damage to the building’s facade, with debris scattered across the street. Authorities noted that a neighboring apartment block was also affected by the blast, with fragments of the building’s exterior detaching and causing additional damage.
Powerful blast at apartment building in Romania’s capital kills 3 and injures at least 13
