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Paris bakery explosion death toll rises to four | |
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The death toll from a gas explosion in central Paris has risen to four after rescue workers found the body of a woman in the rubble. | The death toll from a gas explosion in central Paris has risen to four after rescue workers found the body of a woman in the rubble. |
Two firefighters and a Spanish tourist were also killed in Saturday's blast at a bakery near a popular area. | Two firefighters and a Spanish tourist were also killed in Saturday's blast at a bakery near a popular area. |
Dozens more people were injured in the blast, which also caused damage in nearby streets. | Dozens more people were injured in the blast, which also caused damage in nearby streets. |
The cause was thought to be accidental, though other explanations have not been excluded, the Paris prosecutor said. | The cause was thought to be accidental, though other explanations have not been excluded, the Paris prosecutor said. |
Some 30 firefighters were involved in the search for a woman who had been declared missing. | Some 30 firefighters were involved in the search for a woman who had been declared missing. |
It has not yet been confirmed whether the body found is that of the missing woman. | It has not yet been confirmed whether the body found is that of the missing woman. |
The blast happened at the Hubert bakery at 6, rue de Trévise. | The blast happened at the Hubert bakery at 6, rue de Trévise. |
A gas leak had been reported in the building and firefighters had arrived to deal with it when the explosion occurred. | A gas leak had been reported in the building and firefighters had arrived to deal with it when the explosion occurred. |
Around 150 people have been housed in temporary accommodation because of damage to nearby buildings. | Around 150 people have been housed in temporary accommodation because of damage to nearby buildings. |