Gas Explosion near Malaga, Spain leaves dozens injured

The scene of the explosion

What is suspected to be gas explosion has occurred in the southern part of Malaga, Spain leaving dozens injured and four in critical condition.

A report says the number is around 70 people and four in critical condition, the explosion happened in a cafe in Velez-Malaga during a local festival.

Some of the victims of the explosion has since be taken to hospital by police cars because the local ambulance service was overwhelmed with casualties, reports says in the community.

Antonio Moreno Ferrer, the mayor of the town told a local reporter that the explosion may have been caused by a gas leak.