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Iran: 19 people killed in explosion at Tehran medical facility

News Agencies | Updated on: 1 July 2020, 7:57 IST
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As many as 19 people have been killed in an explosion and fire at a medical facility in Tehran.

A total of 19 people, including 15 men and 4 women, were killed in the explosion, the emergency services confirmed, RT reported citing KhabarOnline website.


According to a regional official, a gas leak caused the incident. Sputnik quoted a deputy head of Tehran police as saying to YJC news outlet that oxygen tanks exploded in the semi-basement of the clinic.

(ANI)

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First published: 1 July 2020, 7:57 IST