THIS is the terrifying moment a petrol station explodes in a huge fireball in Rome leaving at least 21 people injured.
Glass was shattered and three people suffered severe burns after the shocking explosion on Friday in an eastern neighbourhood in Rome.
Fire and black smoke was seen erupting from the building[/caption]
A huge bang was heard across the capital, with pictures showing billowing clouds of black smoke filling the air.
Local news website Roma Today published a picture showing a huge cloud of smoke and fire high above the gas station.
Rome’s public transport agency Atac said it closed a nearby metro station ‘Teano’ following instructions from police.
