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Strong Explosion Hits Building in Northern France, Casualties Reported

© AFP 2023 / JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIERFirefighters and police officers stand near a house following an explosion in which two people were injured and one missing following an explosion on April 23, 2016 in Nonancourt, center France
Firefighters and police officers stand near a house following an explosion in which two people were injured and one missing following an explosion on April 23, 2016 in Nonancourt, center France - Sputnik International
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A strong explosion occurred in the northern French region of Nonancourt, local media reports. At least 4 people were wounded and two are missing.

​The explosion occurred at 1:15 pm local time and caused part of the building to collapse.

​About 30 people were evacuated after the explosion, Parisien reported.

​​A gas leak caused the explosion, a French TV network reported, citing the chief of the local fire brigade.

​Rescue teams have been dispatched to the site, as well as four helicopters.

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