A gas station explosion in southeastern Rome has injured at least 25 people including nine first responders who rushed to the scene.

Numerous people have been injured after an explosion at a gas station in Rome, Italy, on Friday, July 4. According to local outlet La Stampa, 29 people have reportedly sustained injuries so far, including nine police officers and the plant manager. 40 people have also reportedly been rescued.

Several people have been injured and residents have been forced to flee after an explosion at a petrol station in Rome on Friday morning. Images from the scene show an enormous orange fireball in the sky, and videos show a huge plume of dark grey smoke billowing over buildings in Rome.