Authorities confirmed the gas leak was the cause of the explosion. The hotel building, where the repairs were carried out, was badly damaged.
In the Cuban capital Havana, the death toll in the hotel explosion at the five-star Saratoga hotel has risen to 22 people. This was reported by the El Pais agency with reference to the data of the authorities on Saturday, May 7.
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At least 64 people were injured, including 14 children. One child died.
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel ruled out the possibility of a terrorist attack.
“It wasn’t a bomb or an attack. It was a tragic accident,” he said after visiting the site of the explosion.
On the eve found out about a loud explosion at the Saratoga Hotel. Five dead, 20 injured and 13 missing were first reported. Authorities confirmed the gas leak was the cause of the explosion.
The hotel building, where the repairs were carried out, was badly damaged, part of the facade collapsed. During the renovation, the hotel does not accept guests. Saratoga is supposed to open on May 10th.
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Source: korrespondent
