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| By: Israel Insider staff and partners |
| Published: February 8, 2007 |
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At least five Palestinians were killed and dozens injured in a large explosion at a gas station in Ramallah Thursday afternoon. The cause of the blast is unknown.
According to eyewitnesses, the explosion took place at about 3:30 p.m. and caused the station's roof to collapse. Additionally, some of the gas station employees and customers fell into a crater which was created as a result of the blast.
The station's owner, Ahmed Nabli, reported that both he and his brother were wounded in the incident.
The gas station is located in the heart of a residential area, and the explosion severely damaged several nearby buildings.
Ynetnews contributed to this article. |
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