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Home / News / World News / Havana: 22 killed after 'gas leak' blast rips hotel apart
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Havana: 22 killed after 'gas leak' blast rips hotel apart

Havana: 22 killed after 'gas leak' blast rips hotel apart
Written by Manzoor-ul-Hassan
May 07, 2022, 12:26 pm 2 min read
Havana: 22 killed after 'gas leak' blast rips hotel apart
The massive explosion is believed to be caused by gas leak from a tanker.

A massive explosion struck one of Cuba's most luxurious five-star hotels, killing at least 22 people and injuring 74 others. The explosion possibly was triggered by a gas leak from a tanker parked outside the Saratoga Hotel in Old Havana, as per a BBC report. It said the tanker caught fire, resulting in an explosion that devastated multiple stories of the hotel structure.

Injured
At least 74 persons including 15 children injured: Health Minister

According to Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, a pregnant woman and a child were among the deceased. Cuba's Ministry of Health said the explosion injured 74 persons, including 15 children. Meanwhile, search and rescue operations are underway to find anyone trapped beneath the rubble. Authorities have evacuated children safely from a nearby school that remained untouched by the explosion.

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Diaz-Canel blames gas leak for explosion

As per reports, the Cuban president has inspected the damaged site and confirmed that the explosion happened due to a gas leak. "It was not a bomb or an attack, it's an unfortunate accident," BBC quoted him as saying. The hotel was hit by this tragedy just as the country's tourism industry was slowly rebuilding itself after a two-year halt due to the pandemic.

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Iconic hotel was preparing for gala post-pandemic opening

Saratoga Hotel was prepping for a post-pandemic gala reopening after four days, according to officials. However, the iconic hotel has now turned into ruins after much of its outside wall got damaged in the blast. Witnesses said they saw plumes of black smoke and clouds of dust billowing into the sky following the explosion.

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Saratoga Hotel famous for hosting dignitaries, celebrities

According to officials, the Saratoga Hotel is considered a historic monument in the Cuban capital's colonial center. The 19th-century hotel is also known for hosting several renowned personalities. It gained prominence after celebrities like Madonna, Beyonce, and Mick Jagger stayed there following a thaw in Cuba-US diplomatic relations during President Barack Obama's tenure. During much of the pandemic, though, it stayed closed for renovations.

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Manzoor ul Hassan is a multi-media journalist and writer. His stories on healthcare, politics, society, and lifestyle were published by leading news organisations. He is currently working as a National Writer for NewsBytes. He has previously worked for national and international news organisations such as ARD (German TV), Healthwire.co, ORF Austria, Pear Video, BBC, and NDTV.
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