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1 dead, 5 injured after gas cylinder blast at Dubai car showroom

Monday, 3 August 2026 18:11

By ARN News Staff

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Dubai Civil Defence teams have completed response operations following a gas cylinder explosion at a car showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road.

The incident left one person dead and five others injured.

The Dubai Media Office said the situation was fully contained, the site secured, and the injured received the necessary medical attention.

Dubai Civil Defence teams have concluded all response operations following the gas cylinder explosion at a car showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road. The incident was fully contained, the site secured, and the injured individuals received the necessary medical care and support.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) August 3, 2026

Dubai Civil Defence teams are responding to an incident caused by a gas cylinder explosion at a car showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road, resulting in one fatality and five injuries. The relevant authorities continue to provide the necessary medical care to those injured.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) August 3, 2026

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