Many dead in Pakistan gas blast - Democratic Underground

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Many dead in Pakistan gas blast

An explosion of gas cylinders in the basement of a building in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore has killed at least 26 people, police say.

Many others were injured in the blast, which damaged nearby houses, and rescuers are still searching for people who may be trapped under the rubble.

It is not clear what set off the explosions, though police say sabotage has been ruled out.

The building housed a small ice-cream factory as well as residential flats.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4507749.stm

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