Death toll rises to 15 in Yemen gas station explosion

The death toll from a devastating explosion at a gas station in Yemen's central Al Bayda province has climbed to 15, with 67 others injured, according to the Health Ministry.
The explosion occurred in the Zaher district, triggering a chain reaction that engulfed two adjacent gas stations and nearby commercial warehouses in flames. The station was crowded with customers at the time, leading to scenes of chaos as civilians attempted to flee the inferno.
Medical sources report that many of the injured are in critical condition, and local hospitals have been overwhelmed with casualties. Efforts to treat burn victims and stabilize others injured in the blast continue.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the explosion, which remains undetermined. Officials are working to determine whether negligence, technical failure, or external factors contributed to the tragedy.
The disaster has left the Zaher district in shock, with residents and authorities grappling with the aftermath of the explosion. Emergency services and aid organizations are coordinating relief efforts to assist those affected. (ILKHA)
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