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Over 25 People Injured in Melbourne Bank After Man Sets Himself on Fire

© REUTERS / AAP/Julian SmithEmergency service workers are seen at a branch of the Commonwealth Bank after a fire injured customers in Melbourne, Australia November 18, 2016
Emergency service workers are seen at a branch of the Commonwealth Bank after a fire injured customers in Melbourne, Australia November 18, 2016 - Sputnik International
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At least 27 people were injured on Friday after a man allegedly set himself on fire in a bank office in Australia's city of Melbourne, local media reported.

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) According to the Australian branch of the Sky News broadcaster, the 21-year-old man set himself on fire and caused an explosion at the Commonwealth Bank in Melbourne.

The arsonist, as well as five more people, were in a critical condition, while 21 more people suffered minor injuries, the broadcaster added, citing medical sources.

The incident took place at 11:30 a.m. local time (00:30 GMT) and the arson squad had already started the investigation, the media outlet added.

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