Car Gas Cylinder Explodes at São Gonçalo Fuel Station Injuring Two

Overview

• The explosion occurred late on December 24 while a car was being refueled on Estrada Bispo Dom João da Mata in the Laranjal neighborhood of São Gonçalo.
• Firefighters treated two occupants for minor injuries, and the man was transported to Hospital Estadual Alberto Torres.
• The woman declined transport after receiving on-site evaluation from emergency responders.
• The blast destroyed the vehicle and damaged part of the station’s roof, according to local reports.
• The Colubandê unit was alerted at about 23:32, and authorities have not provided further details on the cause beyond a cylinder failure.