15 people injured in gas explosion in Geneva restaurant

SWITZERLAND (VOP TODAY NEWS) – 15 people were injured as a result of the explosion of a gas tank at a restaurant in Geneva. This is reported by online media outlets with reference to the publication Blick.

According to the media, the incident occurred on Saturday about 12 pm. The visitors and employees of the restaurant were injured. The shock wave knocked the stalk out of the building.

As a result of the incident, 8 people were hospitalized, the rest of the victims received medical care on the spot.

It is assumed that the exploded balloon was used for caramelizing confectionery products. The circumstances of the incident are being clarified.