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One dead and 15 injured in 'huge' explosion in Barcelona One dead and 15 injured in 'huge' explosion in Barcelona
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One person has died and 15 others have been injured in a "huge" explosion in a block of flats in Barcelona, Spain. At least one person has died and 15 others have been injured in a "huge" explosion in a block of flats in Barcelona, Spain.
The explosion ripped through the second floor flat of a residential building in Premia de Mar, a coastal resort which sits north east of the Catalan capital. The explosion ripped through the second floor flat of a residential building in Premia de Mar, a coastal resort which sits north east of the Catalan capital.
It is currently unclear what caused the blast but gas technicians have reportedly visited the site. An emergency services spokesperson said: “The explosion happened at 8.25am and affected 15 people, 14 of whom were injured and one who died.”
Two of the people injured are believed to be in a serious condition.
The building and neighbouring blocks have been evacuated.
It is currently unclear what caused the blast but gas technicians have reportedly investigated the site.
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