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More news from Reuters

Blast hits gas pipeline between Egypt, Jordan, Israel

Sat, 4 Feb 2012 23:22 GMT

Source: reuters // Reuters

CAIRO, Feb 5 (Reuters) - An explosion hit the gas pipeline between Egypt, Israel and Jordan on Sunday in Northern Sinai, witnesses and state TV said.

The blast took place in the Massaeed area, west of Al-Arish.

Residents in Al-Arish told Reuters that flames could be seen from the town. (Reporting by Yousri Mohamed and Ahmed Tolba; Writing by Sherine El Madany; Editing by Louise Ireland)

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