 Image of the disaster from the drone | |
| Date | 11 December 2021 |
|---|---|
| Location | Ravanusa, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy |
| Cause | Gas leak |
| Deaths | 9 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 2 |
| Displaced | 100+ |
On 11 December 2021, an explosion caused the collapse of four buildings in Ravanusa, Italy, killing nine people.
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