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Sunday, 5 December 2010

Internet cafe explosion kills six in Guizhou, China

Emergency crews clear debris at the scene of the blast

At least six people have been killed and about 36 wounded in an explosion at an internet cafe in China's Guizhou province, state media reports.

The blasts completely destroyed the cafe, which was located under a bridge, and shattered windows on nearby buildings, said Xinhua.

Television footage showed rescue workers picking through the debris of the building in Kaili city.

Officials told Xinhua the cause of the explosion was not yet known.

The agency said police were investigating reports that "inflammable and explosive materials" were being stored nearby.

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