A violent explosion tore through an apartment on via Uscioli, in the Pecorari district of Nocera Superiore, seriously injuring a 49-year-old Ukrainian woman, according to Il Mattino.
She was first taken to the Umberto I hospital in Nocera Inferiore and then transferred to the burns centre at Cardarelli hospital in Naples with burns reported over about 45% of her body, according to Il Mattino. Her condition after the transfer was not reported.
Her husband was in another room at the time of the blast, according to Il Mattino and RaiNews. He was caught up in the explosion but suffered no significant physical injuries.
The blast damaged the apartment and its furnishings and threw debris outside, according to RaiNews. A car passing at the time was also damaged.
Firefighters carried out rescue, structural-safety and area-securing operations, according to both outlets. The exact trigger has not been established, with reports referring to a possible gas leak or gas-cylinder explosion.
