Saturday 22 November 2014

Hotel gas blast at Hyatt Regency in London sees 14 hurt


At least 14 people were injured in a suspected gas explosion at a luxury hotel in central London.
The five-star Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill, in Portman Square, Marylebone, was evacuated following the blast shortly before midnight.
London Ambulance Service said five of the injured were taken to hospital, including two with leg wounds.
Fire officers and gas engineers are ensuring the scene is safe so guests can be allowed back into the hotel.
Another nine people who sustained injuries were treated at the scene.
London Fire Brigade said the explosion happened at about 23:40 GMT in the basement of the hotel, causing part of the building to collapse.  More