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Explosion in building in Perugia: two seriously injured

An explosion struck a four-story building in Perugia, leaving two individuals in serious condition.

22 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Around 9:30 AM, an explosion occurred in a four-story building located on Via Giambattista Vico in Perugia. The blast caused the partial collapse of the building's roof and resulted in serious injuries to two individuals.

Firefighters arrived at the scene of the incident and stated that the cause of the explosion may be linked to a gas leak, although investigations are still ongoing to clarify the situation.

Several local residents reported hearing a loud bang followed by a cloud of smoke. One witness said that a woman jumped out of a window during the explosion, highlighting the panic experienced by the building's occupants.

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