LPG Tank Explode in Roxas, Davao City September 2, 2016

DAVAO CITY - An LPG Tank exploded at a night market in Davao City Friday September 12, 2016 night, initial reports said.

At least 60 people were injured by the blast that hit Roxas Avenue in Davao City around 10 p.m., according to Davao City Police Insp. Katherine Dela Rey. 

Some of the victims were brought to the Southern Philippines Medical Center. Police have cordoned off Roxas Avenue.

Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte asked people in the area to go home and bars to close down. 

An initial reports state that shrapnel from a mortar round were recovered in the area. "It's an improvised explosive device, from a mortar na IED." still on investigating the incident as per Communications Secretary Martin Andanar.