Romania: Three dead, many others injured after powerful explosion at (…)

October 17, 2025

Three dead, many others injured after powerful explosion at apartment building in Bucharest
Oct 17, 2025

Three dead, many others injured after powerful explosion at apartment building in Bucharest.

A powerful explosion at a residential building rocked the Rahova neighborhood in southern Bucharest, District 5, on Friday morning, October 17, leaving 3 dead and at least 17 injured. The building is now at risk of total collapse, according to the authorities. The explosion affected two floors (…)

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