Szczecin rocked by gas explosion as one dies and many are left homeless

A gas explosion that took place in Szczecin yesterday morning has killed an 81 year old man and left 30 people without a roof over their heads. The explosion took place at around 8:40 in the morning, and it destroyed three floors in a building situated close to the Odra river. The city representatives ensured the inhabitants of the building they will get new substitute flats for the time being. The reasons for the explosion are not yet known. (Gazeta Wyborcza, p.A6; Zycie, p.5) A.K.