The powerful explosion occurred around 23:00 PM in the city of Lezha in the Besëlidhja neighborhood, causing panic among residents of the area.
As can be seen through these images provided by News24The explosion caused damage over a wide area, damaging the windows of apartments in several buildings, as well as businesses operating near the rectorate.
Vehicles parked along "Luigj Gurakuqi" street also suffered significant damage.
Many citizens came out of their homes in fear, unsure of what caused the explosion. Upon receiving the notification, numerous police forces arrived in the “Besëlidhja” neighborhood in Lezha, where they created a security perimeter and collected evidence for the investigation and legal documentation of the case.
Lezha Police announced that no one was injured in this incident, while repeated cases of gas cylinder explosions raise concerns about safety and their controls by institutions.
