2 women hurt in gas blast in Pasay City

MANILA,Philippines - Two women were injured in gas explosion in Pasay City, before Thursday.

Police identified the victims as Mirasol Vicente and Excel Sordilla, residents of Barangay 156, Riverside Street, Tramo district.

The explosion was caused by an LPG tank in the victims' house at around 12:30 a.m..

The victims had just arrived from home when they noticed that the LPG tank's hose was detached.

Minutes after attaching the hose back, Vicente lighted the stove, which ignited the explosion.

The victims suffered burn wounds.

Their neighbors, who were awakened by the powerful blast, rushed the victims to the hospital.