Gas Cylinder Explosion Kills Man at Rio de Janeiro Gas Station

A gas cylinder explosion at a Rio de Janeiro gas station claimed the life of a 64-year-old man on Saturday night. The incident, caught on security camera footage, shows the man standing near his car when the explosion occurred. The blast was so powerful that it destroyed the gas station's roof and a fuel dispenser. A 61-year-old gas station attendant, also present during the incident, sustained serious injuries. According to LN+, which aired the footage, both men were rushed to the hospital, but the car owner succumbed to his injuries. "The explosion was incredibly violent," stated a witness who wished to remain anonymous. "It happened so fast; there was nothing anyone could do." The incident underscores the dangers associated with CNG and the importance of safety regulations at gas stations. The investigation into the cause of the explosion is still ongoing.