The explosion was heard across the Italian capital shortly after 8 a.m. local time and sent a huge cloud of dark smoke and fire that was visible from across the city.

Numerous people have been injured after an explosion at a gas station in Rome, Italy, on Friday, July 4. According to local outlet La Stampa, 29 people have reportedly sustained injuries so far, including nine police officers and the plant manager. 40 people have also reportedly been rescued.