Blast destroys building in Saudi capital, reports say

A massive explosion has destroyed an industrial building in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, reports say.

The heavy blast occurred in the eastern part of the capital and entirely demolished an industrial building on Thursday.

The building, which was several stories high, damaged nearby buildings as it was destroyed.

The vehicles near the building were reportedly ablaze and at least five fire engines were dispatched to the scene.

Saudi security and civil defense sources said the blast was caused as a fuel truck, which was carrying inflammable liquid, exploded at a petrol station.

According to an official, at least one person was injured in the explosion and more than a hundred emergency personnel were present at the scene.