The explosion was confirmed Reuters companyA witness confirmed the flames and smoke coming out of the building.
Provided the same information Associated Press, It was quoted as saying by the Cuban state media. The cause of the explosion is not yet known, but the official Twitter account of the Cuban presidency says preliminary reports suggest a possible gas leak.
The same account has already made the first assessment, eight have died, 30 have been hospitalized with injuries and 13 are missing. Also, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Connell Bermud மற்றும்s and his Prime Minister Manuel Marre Cruz both visited the site.
Cuban media have already reported that nearby clinics were injured and several ambulances were called.
The first four sites were practically destroyed and surrounded by mountains of rubble and pieces of glass.
Located in a neoclassical building since 1880, the hotel has been operating in this historic area of Havana, on the famous Prado Avenue since 1933. Five Star, according to its official website, has 96 rooms, two bars, two restaurants and a rooftop pool.
Authorities are already at the scene, have cordoned off the perimeter of the hotel, and have rescue teams at the scene. A nearby school was besieged by the bombing.
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