Two injured in gas cylinder explosion in Eilat

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Two people were injured this evening (Monday) in an explosion of a gas cylinder at a shop on the Malkat Sheba promenade in Eilat. The explosion led to a fire in the building, and firefighting and rescue crews were dispatched to the scene. According to Magen David Adom, a man aged about 30 was moderately injured and suffered burns to his limbs, and another person was lightly injured. The two were evacuated to Yoseftal Hospital in the city.

One of the injured is a gas technician who came to replace a cylinder at the shop. The explosion was heard in the promenade area, and according to the details released, it appears to be a bulk gas leak. Police opened an investigation and are urging the public to stay away from the scene.

Firefighters are working at the scene to extinguish the fire and deal with the leak. The second injured person, aged 78, was lightly injured and is receiving medical treatment, and the condition of the man aged 36 is stable.