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Two killed in Beijing bakery blast
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July 24, 2013, Wednesday
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TWO people were killed in a gas explosion that ripped through a bakery this morning in downtown Beijing, according to Xinhua News Agency.
And 19 others were also injured in the blast including 4 heavily injured.
The explosion occurred at 7:33am in a Golden Phoenix Bakery store on Guangming Road, Dongcheng District.
The fire has been put out and two gas tanks containing 50 kg of liquefied gas have been removed from the scene, local fire department confirmed.
Police reportedly said there's no evidence so far to indicate foul play in the blast while an investigation is still under way.
Witnesses said many injured are passers-by who were buying breakfast at a snack stall neighboring the bakery.
And 19 others were also injured in the blast including 4 heavily injured.
The explosion occurred at 7:33am in a Golden Phoenix Bakery store on Guangming Road, Dongcheng District.
The fire has been put out and two gas tanks containing 50 kg of liquefied gas have been removed from the scene, local fire department confirmed.
Police reportedly said there's no evidence so far to indicate foul play in the blast while an investigation is still under way.
Witnesses said many injured are passers-by who were buying breakfast at a snack stall neighboring the bakery.
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