Blast at gas station in Ostrava

One person is reported to have been seriously injured in an explosion at a gas station in the city of Ostrava, in the eastern part of the country. The blast occurred at mid-day on Sunday and is believed to be related to repair work being undertaken on one of the tanks. The injured man, who is believed to be an employee, was rushed to hospital. Fortunately the gas station was closed to the public for the day. The cause of the explosion is being investigated.