Explosion at Diamond Mall Leaves One Dead

In summary, a powerful explosion occurred in the Diamond Mall plaza in Santo Domingo, causing the death of one man and injuring two others. The blast resulted in severe structural damage to the building and the demolition of a part of the mall. The explosion was caused by a gas leak and occurred early in the morning.
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Wow, one of the main malls in the capital of my country had an "accident".

SANTO DOMINGO.- One man died and two others were wounded from of a powerful explosion this morning in the Diamond Mall plaza, in this city’s Arroyo Hondo sector. The blast destroyed dozens of stores and caused serious structural damage to the building.

Alcibíades Herrera, 40, driver of the bakery, died in the Plaza de la Salud hospital, where he was taken after receiving injuries and severe burns from the explosion, said the National District Fire Department.

Two other people were wounded, but their identities were not provided.

A part of Diamond Mall will have to be demolished because of the damage, said the Fire Department chief Oscar Guillermo Garcia, adding that the explosion occurred at 7:05 AM inside the shopping center, located between Los Próceres avenue and Euclides Morillo street.

http://www.dominicantoday.com/app/article.aspx?id=14731"

Most of the pictures are here

http://www.clavedigital.com/afuera/Portadas/EDiamond/Galeria.htm"
 
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So sorry to hear that Cyclovenom:frown:
 
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How did it happen?
 
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I echo Wolram's sentiments. I am sorry to hear of this horrible event. :frown:
 
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scott1 said:
How did it happen?

It was supposedly a gas leak. Luckily it was early in the morning, so the Mall wasn't full of people.
 

1. What caused the explosion at Diamond Mall?

The explosion at Diamond Mall was caused by a gas leak in one of the stores. The gas had been leaking for several hours before it ignited, causing the explosion.

2. Was anyone else injured in the explosion?

Fortunately, no one else was injured in the explosion. The victim, who unfortunately passed away, was the only person in the store at the time of the explosion.

3. Was the mall evacuated after the explosion?

Yes, the mall was immediately evacuated after the explosion as a safety precaution. Emergency responders also arrived on the scene to assess the situation and provide assistance.

4. Has the cause of the gas leak been determined?

At this time, the exact cause of the gas leak is still under investigation. However, it is believed to have been caused by a faulty gas line in the store.

5. Are there any safety concerns for other stores in the mall?

As a precautionary measure, all other stores in the mall were inspected for any potential gas leaks. No other leaks were found and the mall has been deemed safe for other businesses to resume operations.

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