Ercolano Explosion: Victims Were "On Their First Day of Work"

Three Workers Killed in Gas Explosion at Ercolano Factory

At least three people were killed and one was seriously injured in a gas explosion at a factory in Ercolano, Italy, on Monday morning. The victims were all employees of the factory, Gimeco, which produces machinery for the food industry.

According to local reports, the explosion occurred at around 9:30 am in a workshop where workers were carrying out maintenance on a gas tank. The blast caused the roof of the workshop to collapse, trapping the victims inside.

Emergency services rushed to the scene and were able to rescue one worker who was seriously injured. The other three workers were found dead at the scene.

Suspected Cause of the Explosion

The cause of the explosion is still under investigation, but authorities believe it may have been caused by a leak in the gas tank. The factory had been closed for the weekend, and the workers were on their first day back on the job when the explosion occurred.

The explosion has sent shockwaves through the local community. Ercolano is a small town of around 50,000 people, and the factory was a major employer in the area.

The mayor of Ercolano, Ciro Buonajuto, has expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and has vowed to do everything possible to help them in this difficult time.

The Italian government has also sent its condolences to the families of the victims and has pledged to provide whatever support is needed to the local community.