12 Jan 2025 | 01:36 AM UTC
Yemen: Explosion at gas station in the Zahir District of Al-Badya Governorate late Jan. 11 kills at least 10 people
Gas station explosion kills 10 people and injures 65 others in the Zahir District of Al-Bayda Governorate, Yemen, late Jan. 11. Avoid area.
An explosion at a gas station in the Zahir District of Al-Bayda Governorate late Jan. 11 reportedly killed at least 10 people and injured more than 65 others. Sources suggest that the blast caused fires at nearby fuel stations and commercial warehouses. Officials are investigating the cause of the incident.
Heightened security and disruptions to transport and business will likely affect the area over the coming hours.
Al-Bayda is around 79 km (49 miles) west-northwest of Mudiyah.
Avoid the affected area until the situation stabilizes. Allow additional time for journeys. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials.
