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Deadly blast at restaurant kills two in China's Hebei

At least two people have died and more than 20 injured after an explosion ripped through a fried chicken shop in China's Hebei province.

State reports say a gas leak may have caused the blast in Sanhe, about an hour's drive from the Chinese capital Beijing.

Videos circulating online showed large plumes of smoke and debris scattered in the street, with nearby buildings and cars also suffering damage.

13 March 2024

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