30 people injured as explosion disrupts Jewish celebration in LondonMay 3, 2018 - 11:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Up to 30 people have been injured after an explosion during a Jewish celebration - with witnesses claiming it was sparked by mobile phones being thrown to the flames, The Sun reports. Hundreds had gathered in Stamford Hill, London for Lag BaOmer - an annual event that incorporates bonfires - when it went horribly wrong. Dramatic footage shows a fire about to be lit, as revellers sing in the background just metres away last night. Suddenly there is a massive explosion as flames erupt over the entire crowd, with people running for their lives. London Ambulance Service and the Jewish volunteer ambulance service Hatzola attended at around 11pm. Both said they treated "multiple patients" for burns. Around ten people are believed to have been hurt by the flames, with a further 20 people injured in the scramble to get away, according to Jewish news website Yeshiva World. Hackney Police this morning confirmed ten people have suffered minor injuries after the large fire was lit at Stamford Hill. They added no criminal allegations had been reported, with no serious injuries. The condition of the patients was not immediately clear last night. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |