Italy: Massive explosion rocks Rome petrol station, 21 injured Video

A powerful explosion tore through a petrol station on Via dei Gordiani, in Rome, Italy’s Prenestino district, shortly after 8 am, sending shockwaves through the city and injuring at least 21 people — including emergency responders.

The blast, reportedly caused by the detachment of a pump from a fuel tanker, triggered a massive column of smoke visible across much of the capital, Caliber.Az reports per Spanish media.

BREAKING: A powerful explosion struck a fuel depot on Via dei Gordiani in Rome, Italy, injuring multiple people. pic.twitter.com/Aw0EM1dhEW

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Nearby buildings suffered damage as flames spread to an adjacent judicial warehouse, prompting a swift response from firefighters already at the scene tackling a separate fire.

Several passers-by and medical staff on site were caught in the blast, which sparked panic among residents who described being woken by a deafening bang that shook windows across the neighbourhood.

WATCH: Another video shows moment of gas depot explosion in eastern neighborhood of Rome, Italy. Reports of multiple victims. pic.twitter.com/5fiA7mWa0D

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Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is closely monitoring developments, maintaining contact with local authorities as emergency teams work to secure the area. 

The Teano metro station has been shut down on police orders amid ongoing safety concerns.

Five victims with minor burns and injuries caused by flying glass have been hospitalised, while advanced medical posts have been set up to support firefighters and other emergency personnel.

The cause of the explosion remains under investigation, with officials not ruling out a gas leak. Authorities continue to urge caution as the clean-up and safety checks proceed.

By Aghakazim Guliyev