18 injured in explosion in a restaurant in Mabela: CDAA

Muscat: Eighteen people have been injured in an explosion in a restaurant in the southern Mabela area in the Wilayat of Seeb, the Civil Defence and Ambulance Department (CDAA) has announced.

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has also confirmed the injuries and added the impact was felt by nearby vehicles and buildings.

In a statement, the ROP announced, “An explosion occurred in a restaurant in Mabela, with some people injured and some surrounding vehicles and buildings affected. Preliminary indications indicate that this occurred due to cooking gas."

The rescue and ambulance teams are dealing with hazardous materials incidents at the site.