A powerful explosion, caused by a gas leak, occurred today in a bar in the Puente de Vallecas area of Madrid, leaving at least 25 people injured, three of whom in serious condition.
The incident occurred on Manuel Maroto Street and hit both the residential building located above the bar and the "Mis Tesoros" bar next to it.
Immediately after the explosion, fire crews and ambulances arrived at the scene to transport the injured to the nearest hospitals.
Police have surrounded the area and blocked traffic on surrounding roads, while firefighters continue to clear the rubble and investigate the exact causes of the explosion.
