Explosion in Surabaya injures five and damages around 20 nearby structures
An early-morning blast in Surabaya's San Antonio district wounded five people and harmed roughly 20 buildings.
At roughly 7:11 a.m., an explosion ripped through the San Antonio area of Surabaya on Jalan Kalisari Utara I, injuring five individuals. Initial treatment was provided at Surabaya Haji Hospital and Mitra Keluarga Kenjeran Hospital before patients were moved to Dr. Soetomo Regional General Hospital for continued care. The blast damaged at least 20 surrounding buildings and several vehicles.
The Surabaya Regional Agency for Disaster Countermeasures (BPBD) and the Surabaya Command Center sealed off the zone with police tape to protect residents. Investigators are examining the site, with early reports suggesting the blast may have originated from a local business and could involve an LPG cylinder, though the exact cause remains unconfirmed.
Why it matters
The incident highlights safety risks in densely populated urban areas and the need for rapid emergency response.
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