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Pictures: Powerful explosion rips through central Paris; many injured
Several reports coming out of the French capital have ruled out a terror-angle, though an official statement from local police is still awaited
A powerful explosion at a bakery rocked central Paris on Saturday, injuring at least 20 people, the police said.
The blast, which took place at 9.10 AM (local time), was preceded by a fire that was apparently caused by a gas leak, the BBC reported citing preliminary reports.
Several reports coming out of the French capital have ruled out a terror-angle, though an official statement from local police is still awaited.
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Cars were wrecked and other buildings were damaged by the blast on Rue de Trévise in the 9th Arrondissement.
“Ongoing, Paris firefighters are tackling a fire at a business establishment in Rue Trévise in the 9th arrondissement of north-central Paris that was followed by a strong explosion,” the police said in a statement.
“Avoid the area and allow the passage to emergency vehicles,” it added.
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