Two buildings collapse in Italy, 10 injured
19:09, 7 June 2012
ROME. June 7. KAZINFORM Two residential buildings collapsed in southern Italy on Thursday following a big explosion caused by a gas leak, injuring at least 10 people, Xinhua said.
Rescue teams rushed on the spot as it was not immediately clear if there was anyone still inside the buildings, according to ANSA news agency.
At least 10 people were injured, and one 18-month-old child was reportedly still missing at the time being, after his parents were extracted alive from the rubble.
The explosion, occurred in the morning in the small town of Conversano, near the city of Bari, was reportedly felt across a large surrounding area, and smashed the mirrors of many nearby homes.