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Death Toll in Cairo Gas Explosion Hits Three – Reports

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The number of victims of a gas explosion in the Egyptian capital of Cairo has risen to three, local media reported.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — On Sunday, a building collapsed in Cairo, injuring at least 13 people. Preliminary investigation data provided by police suggested a natural gas leak as the reason of the explosion.

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According to the Al-Ahram newspaper, the blast killed two residents of the building and a passer-by.

The gas explosion in Egypt also damaged several cars and nearby buildings, the outlet added.

Two of the injured in the incident remain in critical condition, Al-Ahram said.

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