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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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