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Shop explosion leaves 2 dead, 13 injured in northeast China

Xinhua
| June 5, 2026
2026-06-05

SHENYANG, June 5 (Xinhua) -- An explosion occurred at a street-facing shop on Friday in northeast China's Liaoning Province, leaving two people dead and 13 others slightly injured, according to local fire authorities.

The blast, caused by a suspected liquefied gas cylinder leak, took place at 6:42 a.m. at the shop in a residential building in Benxi City. The shop covers about 35 square meters.

The injured have been sent to hospital for treatment. The cause of the accident is under investigation. Enditem

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