Reims building collapse after blast 'kills two'

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Source: BBC

At least two people have died after an explosion partly destroyed a block of flats in the northern French city of Reims, officials say.

Mayor Adeline Hazan told BFM TV that the explosion at the four-storey building was probably caused by a gas leak.

Emergency services say at least 10 people have been injured, including a number of children.

Images show one end of the building has collapsed.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22328568

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initial (France24) 'Many victims' in France building collapse

A building has collapsed in the northern French city of Reims, leaving "many victims," firefighters say. A gas explosion may have been the cause, France 3 reported.

http://www.france24.com/en/breaking/20130428-many-victims-france-building-collapse?ns_campaign=breaking_news&ns_source=twitter&ns_mchannel=reseaux_sociaux&ns_fee=&ns_linkname=breaking_20130428_many_victims_france_building_collapse&utm_source=dlvr.it&

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1. More info here

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22328568

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2. Was nano-thermite involved?