CHINA / Taiwan, HK, Macao

8 injured in gas explosion in Hong Kong
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2006-04-11 16:23

A gas explosion took place in a building at Jordan Valley of Kowloon Tuesday, injuring at least eight people, local media reported.

According to the Fire Service Department source, they got a gas leak call around 12:00. They immediately arrived at the spot and heard the explosion at about 14:30 (0630 GMT).

The cause of the explosion is under investigation.