2 killed in LPG tank explosion

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April 17, 2026 | 12:00am

CAVITE, Philippines – Two people died after several liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanks exploded in Dasmariñas, Cavite yesterday morning.

The explosion dismembered the bodies of the victims aged 20 and 65 years, probers said.

Investigation showed the blast occurred shortly after 9 a.m. in a property housing an LPG refilling shop in Barangay Salawag.

Neighbors said they heard a loud explosion, with a fire subsequently breaking out.