At least one person was killed and seven others injured in an explosion caused by a gas leak at a house in Aubervilliers, a city in the Seine-Saint-Denis department outside of Paris. The incident occurred on Saturday evening and resulted in a child’s death and multiple injuries, with two people still in critical condition. The explosion happened on Paul Verlaine Street, and local authorities confirmed the tragedy through statements and social media updates. According to information shared by France Télévisions on Sunday, September 6, the police reported that a child died and seven people were injured, three of whom were in critical condition. This was later confirmed by Sofienne Karroumi, the mayor of Aubervilliers, who posted on Facebook that the victim was a two-year-old child. The mayor expressed the city’s grief, stating that Aubervilliers was “in mourning” following the incident. The prefecture of Seine-Saint-Denis had earlier issued a warning on social media about an “incident” on Paul Verlaine Street, establishing a security perimeter without specifying the nature of the event. The mayor praised the efforts of emergency responders, including firefighters, police, and utility workers from GRDF and Enedis, who worked for hours to contain the situation and prevent further casualties. He commended their “heroism” and “professionalism” in managing the crisis. In the aftermath, the city provided support to affected families by opening a municipal hall, offering additional beds, and using the changing rooms of a local stadium as temporary accommodations. The mayor emphasized the city’s commitment to helping those impacted by the tragedy and ensuring their safety and well-being.