14 hurt in 'gas blast' at luxury London hotel

Fourteen people were injured at a five-star London hotel overnight after an explosion in the basement believed to have been caused by a gas leak, emergency services said yesterday.
About 500 guests had to be evacuated following the blast at The Churchill Hyatt Regency hotel shortly before midnight on Friday, London Fire Brigade said.
Five of the injured required hospital treatment, including two men with leg wounds, London Ambulance Service added.
It was unclear if the injured were hotel guests.