Explosion at gas station near Yerevan injures one person

An explosion occurred Sunday at a gas station in Abovyan, near Yerevan, Report informs via Shamshyan.com.

One person was reportedly injured in the incident.

Preliminary information suggests that the explosion was triggered when a gas station worker lit a cigarette. The worker has been taken to the National Center of Burns in Yerevan, and his condition is reported to be serious.

An investigation has been launched into the matter.