Police say five individuals were injured after a gas cylinder exploded in a cafe located in Phase 1 of Hulhumale.
They said that the cafe is located near 'Ruhgandu' area in Phase 1 and that Police officers attended the scene when the incident was reported.
Media reports said that the explosion happened at an eatery named 'Marinate Cafe'.
Police said 5 people were injured in the incident and that 4 were rushed to the Emergency room in Hulhumale' Hospital.
They said that they were further investigating the incident and they would release more information about the case as soon as they can.
Gas cylinder explosions have grown common in the Maldives in recent months.
