Explosion in immigration center… 31 people injured

In the message made by the Italian firefighters on the “X” platform, it is stated that an explosion occurred last night at the San Lorenzo Nuovo immigrant reception center, in the city of Viterbo, 80 kilometers north of the capital, Rome. .

Although it was recorded that 31 people were injured in the incident, it was reported that the explosion and collapse was caused by a gas leak.

Italian press reports stated that the condition of some migrants was serious and that children were among the injured.

It was reported that the irregular immigrants in the center where the explosion occurred were those seeking asylum.

Massimo Bambini, mayor of the town of San Lorenzo Nuovo, stated in statements to the LaPresse agency: “The emergency has ended and fortunately there have been no negative consequences. “Investigations will clarify what caused the explosion,” he said. (AA)