Bomb blast kills 2, injures 22 in N. Myanmar

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Policemen inspect the explosion site in northern town of Lashio, Myanmar, Feb. 21, 2018. [Photo/Xinhua]

Two women were killed and 22 others injured in a bomb blast near Yoma bank and AYA bank in Lashio, Myanmar's Shan state on Wednesday afternoon, according to a press release from the country's Information Ministry.

The explosion hit Yoma bank, affecting nearby AYA bank at 04:30 p.m. local time with window glass smashed and cars parking nearby destroyed.

Photo taken on Feb. 21, 2018 shows the explosion site in northern town of Lashio, Myanmar. [Photo/Xinhua]

Those injured were brought to the Lashio General Hospital for urgent treatment.

An investigation on the incident is underway by the authorities.

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