Gas leak blamed for explosion that wrecked Indonesian sneaker shop, five hurt
An explosion tore apart a sneaker shop in Surabaya, Indonesia, injuring five people and damaging dozens of nearby buildings, with police pointing to a suspected gas leak.
Security camera footage has captured the moment a sneaker shop in the San Antonio area of Surabaya, Indonesia, was torn apart by a powerful explosion, authorities have confirmed.
Local police said five people were hospitalised as a result of the blast. No further details have been released about the extent of their injuries.
Gas leak suspected
Investigators said the explosion was "strongly suspected" to have been caused by a gas leak. No suspicious substances or explosive materials were found at the scene, ruling out early concerns of a deliberate attack.
Widespread damage
The force of the blast was significant enough to damage at least 41 buildings in the surrounding area, underscoring the scale of destruction in the densely populated district. Authorities have not yet provided further updates on the overall extent of the damage or the status of the ongoing investigation.
