US: Explosion at a beachside resort in Hawaii injures 7 people and scatters debris: Watch
Hindustan TimesA suspected gas explosion in the grill area of a Hawaii beachside resort has injured seven people, including three in critical condition, according to hotel management and police on Maui. Hawaii explosion Thursday night left a pile of debris at The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach, The explosion Thursday night left a pile of debris at The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach, a popular tourist area where a string of hotels, timeshares and rental properties line white sands. People in the surrounding area did not have to evacuate, the Maui Police Department said, and preliminary investigations suggested liquefied petroleum gas, which supplies barbecue grills in the resort's common area, was involved in the explosion. “Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our owners, guests, and team members.” Police said the official cause is under investigation, and witnesses had indicated “a possible grill malfunction” before the explosion.
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