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Blast rocks sports center in Belgium’s Chimay, injuries reported | Blast rocks sports center in Belgium’s Chimay, injuries reported |
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A powerful explosion went off at a sports facility in the Belgian city of Chimay, partially destroying the building and injuring an unknown number of people, local media report. | A powerful explosion went off at a sports facility in the Belgian city of Chimay, partially destroying the building and injuring an unknown number of people, local media report. |
At least one person was killed and two were injured after the building collapsed, Belga News Agency reported citing emergency services spokesperson. | |
The cause of the blast was not immediately clear. | |
Rescuers are working at the site, and more people are believed to be trapped under the rubble. | |
The blast reportedly struck the sports center and a pool located on the Rue de Chalon just after midnight. | |
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