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5 killed in Ramallah gas station explosion
Loud blast rocks residential neighborhood; explosion kills five, injures dozens
At least five Palestinians were killed and dozens injured in a loud explosion at a gas station in Ramallah Thursday afternoon. The cause of the blast is unclear.
According to eyewitnesses, the explosion took place at about 3:30 p.m. and caused the station's roof to collapse.
Additionally, some employees and customers fell into a crater which was created as a result of the blast.
The station's owner, Ahmed Nabli, reported that both he and his brother were wounded in the incident.
Local residents are currently making efforts to clear the ruins of the collapsed roof and rescue people who fell into the pit.
The station is located at the heart of a residential area, and the explosion severely damaged several nearby buildings.
