Gas Cylinder Explosion in Romania Injures Child and Two Adults Severely

A severe gas cylinder explosion in Filipeni commune, Bacău County, Romania, has left a 5-year-old child and two adults with serious injuries. The incident occurred Tuesday evening when a gas cylinder reportedly exploded due to an accumulation of gases.

The victims, identified as a 5-year-old child, a 43-year-old woman, and a 51-year-old man, were rushed to the hospital. The child sustained second-degree burns covering approximately 30% of his body. The woman suffered second-degree burns on 45-50% of her body, while the man sustained second- to third-degree burns on 50-55% of his body.

Emergency services, including a fire engine and three ambulance teams, responded to the scene. Local authorities were also alerted. Although the explosion did not result in a fire, the severity of the burns required immediate medical attention. Ambulances transported all three victims to the hospital for specialized care.

Initial reports suggest that a gas buildup within the cylinder triggered the explosion. An investigation is underway to determine the precise circumstances that led to the incident. This event follows similar gas cylinder explosions in Romania in recent months, including incidents in Târgu Bujor and Gura Vadului.