At least 11 injured, 1 missing as blast rocks Texas hotel

An explosion at a hotel in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, United States on Monday injured at least 11 people, fire officials said, as pictures from the scene showed streets littered with blown-out glass and debris.

Of the injured, one was in critical condition, two others were in serious condition and a 12th person remained missing following the 3.30pm blast, United Press International quoted the Fort Worth Fire Department as saying in a social media update.