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Twelve seriously injured in Paris explosion, 5 critically: fire service
PARIS, Jan 12, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Twelve people were seriously injured when a
powerful explosion caused by a gas leak tore through a bakery in central
Paris on Saturday, including five who are in critical condition, officials
said.
“Twelve people are seriously injured, including three firefighters, and 24
others have more minor injuries,” Commander Eric Moulin of the Paris fire
service told journalists at the scene.
“Among the 12, two firefighters and three civilians are in life-threatening
condition,” he said.
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