At least four killed in an explosion in Central Madrid

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At least four people died and 11 were injured when a building collapsed following a huge explosion that rocked the Spanish Capital. 

The blast started around local time at 3 pm (-1GMT) caused a fire inside the building.  

A government official said to Span's Public Television the blast occurred when workmen were repairing the building's boiler. Government representative Jose Manuel Franco added that the blast was caused by a 'gas explosion'.

Emergency crews have been deployed to provide aids and for the rescue operation.

Residents of the city say the explosion was loud like they never heard before.

 

Publish : 2021-01-21 09:34:00

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