GAZA, February 1, 2018 (WAFA) – Seven people were killed and at least 20 others injured in an explosion in a house in the densely populated Sabra neighborhood in Gaza city on Thursday evening, according to the Ministry of Health.
WAFA correspondent said an explosion occurred in a house belonging to Abu Assi family in Sabra neighborhood, leaving seven people dead and 20 others injured some of them seriously. The house collapsed as a result of the explosion.
The injured were moved to nearby al-Shifaa Medical Complex for treatment.
Initial reports said the explosion resulted from the detonation of a gas cylinder at the house.
M.N./M.H.
