According to the statement, 64 injured people were taken to hospital, including 14 children.
On Friday morning, a powerful explosion apparently caused by a natural gas leak which blew away the outer walls of a luxury hotel in the heart of Cuba’s capital.
The authorities described it as a tragic incident, noting that hotel investors had the necessary permits to invest in gas equipment.
The 5-star 96-room hotel is located in Old Havana. It included two bars, two restaurants and a rooftop swimming pool.
