US EditionBritish tourist in hospital seriously injured after Rome explosion
- A gas explosion occurred at a B&B in Rome, seriously injuring Grant Paterson, 54, who suffered third-degree burns to 75 percent of his body.
- The explosion occurred in the Monteverde area around 8:30 AM, prompting firefighters to search for trapped individuals.
- Mayor Roberto Gualtieri confirmed a full investigation is underway, stating, 'Fortunately, there are no victims, although unfortunately one person was seriously injured.'
- The Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office is providing support to Grant's family as local authorities investigate the cause of the blast.
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"If I Dont Get Killed": Scottish Man's Eerie Facebook Post Before Deadly Rome Blast
A Scottish tourist, Grant Paterson, 54, from East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, suffered severe burns after a gas explosion destroyed the three-storey bed and breakfast where he was staying in Rome. The explosion occurred around 8:30 am on Saturday in the Monteverde area of the city. Paterson, who was pulled from the ruins conscious, is believed to have sustained third-degree burns covering 75% of his body. He is currently receiving treatment at …
British man's eerie Facebook post before being 'severely burned' in B&B blast
The explosion badly damaged other homes nearby (Picture: Rex) A Scottish tourist wrote an eerie Facebook post just days before suffering severe burns when a gas explosion destroyed his three-storey B&B in Rome. Grant Paterson, 54, from East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, suffered serious injuries when the B&B in Monteverde, Rome, exploded around 8.30 am on Saturday. He was pulled out of the ruins conscious but is believed to have suffered third-de…
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perspectivemedia.comScottish tourist seriously injured in hospital after Rome explosion
Grant Paterson, 54, from East Kilbride, has reportedly been left severely burned after the blast.
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