Explosion while unloading a tanker in Rome

In Rome, an explosion occurred this morning at a gas station on Via dei Gordiani. A pipe blew while a tanker was unloading gas. The result was a leak, followed by two loud bangs heard in several neighborhoods. Around 20 people were injured, including passers-by and rescue workers. The station was destroyed, surrounding buildings damaged and a metro station closed. Homes were also evacuated.