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Gas explosion rocks French city Gas explosion rocks French city
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A gas explosion in the southern French city of Lyon has injured at least 17 people and there may have been fatalities, police say. A gas explosion in the southern French city of Lyon has injured up to 17 people, police say.
The blast happened at a busy shopping street in the city centre during road maintenance, police were quoted as saying by the AFP news agency. Two of the victims are in serious condition, police were quoted as saying by the AFP news agency.
Firefighters have been sent to scene of the accident. The blast happened around midday on Cours Lafayette, a busy shopping street in the city centre, during roadworks.
More details soon. Fire engulfed several adjacent buildings after the blast. Many firefighters have been sent to the scene of the explosion.
French Interior Minister Michele Alliot-Marie is on her way to the scene.