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Antwerp: Belgium building collapses in explosion Antwerp: Belgium building collapses in explosion
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A blast has brought down a residential building in the Belgian city of Antwerp, injuring several people. An explosion has brought down a residential building in the Belgian city of Antwerp, killing at least two people, officials say.
The origin of the explosion on the central street of Paardenmarkt is not clear. But police said they did not believe it was related to terrorism. The incident on the central street of Paardenmarkt was likely caused by a gas explosion, local media report. Police have ruled out terrorism.
Three people have been removed from the rubble, including a child, police say. Three other buildings were also damaged in Monday evening's explosion. Three other buildings were also damaged in Monday evening's blast.
Fourteen people were injured, one of them critically. Five were in a serious condition in hospital.
Rescue workers found the two bodies on Tuesday morning. Earlier, three people were removed alive from the rubble, including a child.
Belgium has been on high alert since suicide bombings in Brussels in 2016.Belgium has been on high alert since suicide bombings in Brussels in 2016.
Belgian police said on Twitter (in Flemish) that 10 to 20 people were hurt in the explosion.