12 minutes agoA hotel explosion in Cuba totals 32 deaths
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)It has reached 32 deaths after an explosion that occurred Friday at a hotel in Havana, Cuba. According to CNN's report, 19 others have disappeared. The Gaviota company, which manages the hotel, has declared that 11 hotel employees have died until they are considered missing. As a cause of [...]
According to CNN's report, 19 others have disappeared.
The Gaviota company, which manages the hotel, has declared that 11 hotel employees have died until they are considered missing.
As a result of this explosion, it is suspected to be a gas leak.
The president's office by a statement suggests that this may have been caused by an accident.
There is reportedly a child and a pregnant woman among the victims.
The presidency also announces that 64 injured persons are hospitalised to receive medical treatment.
Meanwhile, Cuban state television reports that there may be survivors under hotel ruins.
According to witnesses the powerful explosion has destroyed several buses and cars in the center of town.
