Tragic Gas Leak Explosion Rocks Madrid
A gas leak explosion in a Madrid building resulted in one fatality and 25 injuries. Authorities conducted rescue operations, discovering one victim's body. Investigations into the exact cause are ongoing, but the explosion devastated a three-story building, damaging a cafe and a store.
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A devastating explosion, believed to be caused by a gas leak, has struck a building in Madrid, leaving one person dead and 25 others injured, emergency services reported on Sunday.
Authorities found the body of a man with the assistance of rescue dogs during the operation following Saturday's blast. While firefighters strongly suspect a gas leak, the police are still probing the exact cause of the explosion.
According to Firefighter Chief Javier Romero, the explosion occurred around 3 pm on the ground floor of a three-story building. It resulted in extensive damage to several establishments, including a cafe and a store.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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