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Albanian arms depot hit by blasts Albanian arms depot hit by blasts
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Powerful explosions have struck an arms depot near the Albanian capital, Tirana, injuring at least 120 people, officials say. Powerful explosions have struck an arms depot near the Albanian capital, Tirana, injuring at least 150 people, officials say.
The blasts shattered windows at the nearby Mother Teresa airport, where flights have been suspended.The blasts shattered windows at the nearby Mother Teresa airport, where flights have been suspended.
Prime Minister Sali Berisha described the situation as serious. Prime Minister Sali Berisha said the blast probably occurred as ammunition was being dismantled at the base.
The origin of the explosions is unclear. Emergency teams have been sent to the scene, about 12km (7 miles) north of Tirana. He said helicopters had been sent to the scene, some 12km (seven miles) north of Tirana, to evacuate residents.


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