Pizza Hut has sought to clarify that noxious fumes that affected some of its staff members were directly linked to Wednesday’s explosion at the neighbouring Burger King restaurant on Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston, and not from a gas leak at its location.

The company said team members affected by the fumes received medical attention and were all cleared to resume their regular activities.

“The fumes and scent that affected the Pizza Hut New Kingston restaurant were directly linked to the explosion at Burger King. Following a comprehensive inspection by representatives from the fire brigade, our company technician, as well as our gas supplier, it has been confirmed that there was no gas leak at the Pizza Hut New Kingston restaurant,” the company said.

“All have confirmed that the Pizza Hut New Kingston premises are free of any leaks and hazards. As a result, Pizza Hut New Kingston was cleared to safely reopen and has resumed normal operations,” the company added.

The company wished a speedy recovery to those persons affected by the incident at the neighbouring Burger King restaurant.

Six Burger King staff members were rushed to the hospital due to injuries they sustained from the explosion at the company’s New Kingston outlet. The severity of their injuries is not known.

There has been no confirmed deaths.

The incident was reportedly triggered by a gas leak from a defective gas regulator.

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