Food-store explosion kills four
Published: 13 June, 2008, 13:03
Four people have been killed and six more injured when an explosion ripped through a food shop in the Russian north Caucasian republic of Ingushetia. Police believe a gas leak could be to blame.
One of the victims of the explosion in the town of Nazran is a 14-year-old girl.
Three of the injured are in hospital and are said to be in a serious condition.
The explosion caused the collapse of the building and rescuers are working at the scene trying to clear the debris.
A criminal case has been opened.
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