TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – News sources on Thursday reported a severe explosion happened in city of Baku, capital of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

A local media outlet in Republic of Azerbaijan reported that an explosion caused by a gas leak in the center of Baku near “Flame Towers” Hotel which left two people injured.

It was also reported that several cars parked in the area were seriously damaged.

Rescue workers and police were present at the scene of explosion.

No further details on the casualties and possible damages have so far been reported.

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