8 killed in Venezuela gas explosion

CARACAS, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — At least eight people were killed and 22 others injured on Monday in a gas explosion in a town east of Venezuela’s capital Caracas, a government official said.
“Unfortunately, eight people are dead, including two babies. We extend our deepest condolences and solidarity to their families,” Hector Rodriguez, governor of Miranda state, said in a post on social media.
Those injured in the blast in the town of Petare were taken to hospitals for treatment, said Rodriguez.
Earlier, the governor said the accident was caused by a “gas leak and subsequent explosion of the cylinder.” ■