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Explosion hits central Freetown Explosions hit central Freetown
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A huge explosion has rocked the centre of the Sierra Leone capital, Freetown. Three huge explosions have rocked the centre of the Sierra Leone capital, Freetown, eye-witnesses say.
At least 17 bodies had been recovered, said the deputy head of the fire-fighting service.At least 17 bodies had been recovered, said the deputy head of the fire-fighting service.
The blast happened in a building housing several businesses in the city centre. The cause of the blast is not yet clear. Human body parts litter the road outside the building, while people are crying and wailing, says a BBC correspondent at the scene.
More details to follow. The blast happened in a building in Free Street, the heart of the capital. The cause of the blast is not clear.