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Mozambique explosions kill nine | |
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A series of explosions at a weapons depot in Mozambique has killed at least nine people, state media say. | |
The blasts occurred near Maputo international airport. Thousands of people fled the area as shells and shrapnel were hurled into the air. | |
It is the second time in less than two months that aging explosives in the arsenal have detonated. | It is the second time in less than two months that aging explosives in the arsenal have detonated. |
President Armano Guebuza appealed for calm and said the military was investigating the cause. | |
Officials blamed the high summer temperatures for the previous explosions. | |
Twenty tonnes of obsolete equipment have been awaiting destruction. | Twenty tonnes of obsolete equipment have been awaiting destruction. |