One person was injured in a gas explosion in Victor Denaro Street, Msida, on Tuesday evening.

The blast was heard over a wide area shortly after 9pm. 

It is believed to have been caused by leakage from a gas cooker.

Fire-fighters of the Civil Protection Department were on site with an ambulance crew.

No further details were immediately available.

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