Syrian rebels 'accidentally trigger explosion by taking selfie'

A video has emerged online allegedly showing Syrian rebels triggering a bomb while taking a selfie.

Syrian rebels 'accidentally trigger explosion by taking selfie'

A video has emerged online allegedly showing Syrian rebels triggering a bomb while taking a selfie.

The explosion happens after one of the men holds a phone in the air, supposedly to take a selfie.

The men are reportedly members of the Free Syrian Army and rifles are visible as they record the video.

Smoke fills the room following the explosion and the men can be seen running from the room.

The video is unverified and it is unknown if anyone was injured in the explosion.

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