Explosion in India leaves at least 80 dead

Sep 12, 2015 - 20:03
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Explosion in India leaves at least 80 dead
Explosion in India leaves at least 80 dead

An explosion in central India has killed dozens.

Local media report at least 80 people died in the blast. (Video via Doordarshan News)

The blast happened near a packed restaurant and a busy bus stop. (Video via ABP)

Reports suggest cooking gas cylinders were the cause, though mining explosives in an adjacent building may have also been the source.

India's Prime Minister expressed his condolences and said the situation is being monitored closely.

I wish all those injured a speedy recovery. MP Govt. is monitoring the situation closely: PM @narendramodi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 12, 2015

Extremely pained at the loss of lives due to the cylinder blast in Jhabua. My deepest condolences to the families of the deceased: PM — PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 12, 2015

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