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The Sun
8 hours ago
- The Sun
Brit woman among two killed in horror gas explosion at bar in Spanish hols hotspot
A BRITISH woman has died in a suspected sabotage gas explosion at a bar in southern Spain that killed two and injured at least 15 others. A butane gas canister exploded at the Casa Javi bar in San Pedro del Pinatar, Murcia. 3 3 3 The 56-year-old expat, who lived in the Lo Pagan area, was one of two women fatally injured in last Thursday's blast. She was reportedly visiting the weekly market when she was caught in the horror explosion. Her death was confirmed today by the local town hall in a post on X. The second victim, named Hind, was a 38-year-old Moroccan woman and the bar's owner, El Español reported. She suffered severe burns and died after being hospitalised for a week. Both women had been battling for their lives in hospital alongside others injured in the explosion, which went off around 12.15pm, sending the area into chaos. Shocking new details have emerged suggesting the blast may not have been an accident. A Judicial Police inspection concluded the gas cylinder's seal had been 'sabotaged', according to reports. Locals have claimed the bar had long been a source of trouble in the neighbourhood. 'There were a lot of fights outside,' one resident told 20Minutos, adding: 'Girls were often seen in the area,' sparking speculation it may have been run as a brothel. The cause of the deadly blast is still officially unknown. Police investigations are ongoing. is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
Daily Mirror
8 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Brit woman among dead after gas explosion at bar in popular holiday hotspot
A British woman has tragically died following a gas explosion at a bar in southern Spain. The 56-year-old was one of two women killed after a gas canister exploded at the Casa Javi bar in San Pedro del Pinatar in Murcia last Thursday. The unnamed Brit, who reportedly lived in the area, was visiting the weekly market when she was struck by the blast. Their deaths were today confirmed by the local town hall in a post on X. The other fatal victim was the 38-year-old owner of the bar, a woman of Moroccan origin named Hind, who suffered severe burns. Both victims had been hospitalised for a week following the incident which saw at least 15 other people injured. Local police, ambulances and firefighters rushed to the scene at around 12:23pm local time following 25 calls from members of the public. The bar was closed at the time but the explosion caused heavy damage to the building and nearby market stalls. The weekly street market was taking place right next to the bar. Images from the scene show the Casa Javi's awning ripped in half and debris, such as doors, littering the popular market street in the centre of Lo Pagan. Market stalls and several other establishments were damaged by the powerful blast. , , , , or visit homepage.
Dublin Live
19-06-2025
- Health
- Dublin Live
12 injured after blast tears through pub in Spain tourist hotspot
A Spanish pub was rocked by a major explosion, leaving at least 12 people injured in the southeastern town today. The blast occurred at the Casa Javi bar situated in Lo Pagan, San Pedro del Pinatar, just before half past noon local time, near Murcia's Mediterranean coast. Even though it's not as packed with tourists as Spain's bigger resorts, the area has recently seen a visitor boom. More than 320,000 international holidaymakers visited the area from January to April, a 20% uptick from last year, reports Euro Weekly News. According to La7, emergency crews inclusive of police, firefighters, and medical staff were at the scene swiftly. Shocking pictures show the bar left in tatters, its canopy shredded, amidst rubble strewn over a bustling market street right at the heart of Lo Pagan. Nearby stalls and shops also caught some of the damage from what's being termed a "powerful explosion", reports the Irish Mirror. Euro Weekly News attributes the explosion to a gas leak, with authorities currently investigating the cause of the incident. At the time, the Casa Javi bar was closed, however, the town's market day crowd outside bore the brunt of the blast, causing multiple injuries among the onlookers and market visitors. Out of the 12 people injured, three suffered serious injuries. One individual was rushed to the intensive care unit at the Virgen de la Arrixaca Hospital in Murcia, while another was admitted to the hospital's burns unit. A third person with severe injuries was transported to Los Arcos del Mar Menor Hospital in nearby San Javier. Three more individuals with less severe injuries received treatment between Los Arcos and Santa Lucia Hospital in Cartagena. Seven people sustained minor injuries and were cared for at a local health centre. No fatalities have been reported. Emergency services continue to remain on site to assess the full extent of the damage. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
Irish Daily Mirror
19-06-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Spain pub explosion leaves at least 12 injured in tourist hotspot
At least 12 people are injured after an explosion tore through a pub in southeastern Spain today. Emergency services were called to the Casa Javi bar in Lo Pagan, a coastal town in San Pedro del Pinatar, shortly before 12.30pm local time. It is located at the northern tip of the Murcia region's Mediterranean coastline. Despite being less tourist-heavy than major Spanish resorts, the region has seen a surge in visitors - with more than 320,000 foreign tourists arriving between January and April this year, nearly 20% more than in the same period last year, according to Euro Weekly News. More than 25 calls were made by members of the public reporting the blast. According to regional news outlet La7, police, firefighters and ambulances rushed to the scene within minutes. Images from the site show the bar's awning ripped apart, with doors and debris scattered across a busy market street in the centre of Lo Pagan. Several surrounding stalls and businesses also suffered damage in what officials have described as a "powerful explosion". According to Euro Weekly News, the blast was caused by a gas explosion and investigations are ongoing. The bar was closed at the time, however the town's weekly street market was taking place just outside the premises - leading to multiple injuries among bystanders and marketgoers. Of the 12 people injured, three sustained serious injuries. One person was transferred to the intensive care unit at the Virgen de la Arrixaca Hospital in Murcia, while another was admitted to the hospital's burns unit. A third seriously injured person was taken to Los Arcos del Mar Menor Hospital in nearby San Javier. Three others with less serious injuries were treated between Los Arcos and Santa Lucia Hospital in Cartagena. Seven people suffered minor injuries and were attended to at a local health center. No fatalities have been reported. Emergency crews remain on site investigating the full extent of the damage.
