Massive explosion kills 27 people including 3 children & leaves 100 injured as fire erupts at petrol station in Russia

THREE kids are among 27 killed after a huge explosion rocked a petrol station in Russia. More than 100 people have also been injured after a fire started at a car repair shop in the Dagestan region before spreading. AFPAt least 27 people have died after an explosion at a petrol station[/caption] AFPMore than 100 people have also been injured[/caption] The inferno engulfed a nearby gas station – sending it up in flames before triggering a giant explosion. It took firefighters more than three and a half hours to put out the blaze as it spread to an area of 600 square metres, TASS reports. Shocking footage shows a fire raging at the petrol station before it bursts into an explosion – sending huge plumes of smoke into the air. Russian authorities say 27 people, including three kids, have been killed while more than 100 have been left hurt. The explosion took place Monday night on the outskirts of Makhachkala, the region’s capital. Some of those injured have been airlifted to Moscow for treatment. At least 13 of those injured are children, according to the Dagestan health ministry. Russian authorities have begun a criminal investigation. ReutersThe fire started at a car repair shop before spreading[/caption]