A powerful explosion in the Brryli area of Tirana injured three workers and caused considerable destruction at a fuel station. The police’s preliminary version points to suspicions of a gas cylinder explosion, while the full circumstances remain without a final clarification.
What happened at the fuel station
The explosion occurred on the premises of a fuel station, where vehicles are refueled. According to preliminary information, the incident is suspected to be linked to a gas cylinder.
The technical details of the incident are still not known precisely, nor is it yet clear whether there were other factors that led to the explosion. At the time of the incident, a vehicle that was being filled with gas was also at the scene.
Three workers in hospital
Three fuel station employees were injured and taken to hospital for medical assistance. Police said they are out of danger for their lives.
Their health condition has not been made public further, while there is still no clear tally on whether other people were affected by the explosion.
Severe damage and road blocked
As a result of the explosion, a one-storey structure was heavily damaged and partially collapsed. The fuel station workers had also been inside it.
After the flames were extinguished, road-clearing began in the area, which remains blocked. An excavator has been deployed to remove the debris and rubble created by the explosion.
Police give preliminary version
According to police, at “Brryli,” at a fuel station, a gas cylinder is suspected to have exploded while a vehicle was being supplied with fuel.
The investigative group, according to the official version, is working to clarify the circumstances of the case. So far, there is no official conclusion on the exact cause of the explosion or on any possible responsibilities regarding safety conditions at the site.
Emergency interventions are continuing on the ground, along with efforts to normalize traffic in the area.
The main question marks remain the real cause of the explosion and the safety standards that were in force at the time of the incident.