Three people were killed in gas explosions in restaurants in the UAE capital and its business hub Dubai, state media and civil defence said Monday .
Two people were killed in an explosion in a restaurant in the capital “ caused by a gas connection” , Abu Dhabi’ s government media office said .
“ According to on – site investigations, the incident was caused by a misalignment in the gas container fittings following refuelling, ” it said .
“ Unfortunately , two victims lost their lives — one near the site of the incident, and a second passer -by who was hit by debris . ”
Such incidents are rare in the ultra -modern UAE , which follows strict health and security measures .
Earlier Monday , in neighbouring Dubai, one person was killed in another explosion blast due to a gas leak, according to a Dubai Civil Defence spokesman.
He said the fire was brought under control within 33 minutes , and those investigations were underway .
AFP
