7 hurt in Sampaloc, Manila gas leak explosion | Inquirer News

7 hurt in Sampaloc, Manila gas leak explosion

By: - Reporter / @FMOrellanaINQ
/ 11:48 AM June 02, 2019

MANILA, Philippines — A three-year-old boy and six others were injured when a reported leaking liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tank exploded inside a food establishment in Sampaloc, Manila on Sunday morning.

Rushed to the hospital for minor injuries were Marilyn Parreño, 57; Shiley Villarazo, 47; Merliza Defeo, 42; Raeniel Garcia, 37; Live Espino, 28; Jeffrey Hernandez, 28; and Mark Joseph Macabale 3.

According to authorities, the seven individuals were immediately brought to Mary Chiles General Hospital following the blast.

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Investigation of the Manila Police District showed that the blast happened at the Yogurt and Tea House establishment along Dalupan street in Sampaloc, Manila at 8:10 a.m.

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Authorities said that the explosion was allegedly caused by a gas leak from an LPG tank.

Police authorities also dispelled the possibility that the blast was due to a bomb as no parts of an improvised explosive device were found from the site. (Editor: Jonathan P. Vicente)

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