Residents were pictured fleeing from the tower block in panic, as a strong explosion was recorded in an apartment building located in the area of Obarrio Street in the capital city
A huge explosion has rocked Panama City on Tuesday morning with 20 people injured in the blast and an evacuation under way.
Residents were pictured fleeing from the tower block in panic, as a strong explosion was recorded in an apartment building located in the area of 54 Obarrio Street in the capital city.
Dramatic images show windows and balconies of several floors smashed in, as well as some surrounding buildings also affected.
The cause of the explosion is still unknown, as some 300 people were evacuated and around 12 apartments affected.