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Stored dynamite caused strong explosion in southern Nigeria

Published on: January 17, 2024
12:45

Abuja, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) The strong explosion that killed two people and injured 77 in the southern Nigerian state of Oyo was caused by the storage of dynamite in a building, witnesses said on Wednesday.

Tanker truck explosion in Nigeria leaves 30 people dead

Published on: October 2, 2023
11:07

Abuja, Oct 2 (Prensa Latina) In a new traffic tragedy, some 30 people died and some twenty vehicles were burned after the explosion of a tanker truck in Nigeria, the media reported in this capital.

Cuban Embassy in Dominican Republic expresses condolences

Published on: August 17, 2023
07:40

Santo Domingo, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban embassy in this country expressed its condolences to the people and government of the Dominican Republic for the tragic explosion that occurred in San Cristobal province, which left 27 dead and dozens injured.

Cuban FM regrets damage caused by explosion in Dominican Republic

Published on: August 16, 2023
13:47

Havana, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez on Wednesday sent his condolences to the people and government of the Dominican Republic for the dead, missing people and damage caused by an explosion in San Cristobal.

Twelve reported missing in Russian factory explosion

Published on: August 10, 2023
11:26

Moscow, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) Due to the explosion at the optical-mechanical factory in Sergiev Posad, in the Moscow region, 12 people were reported missing, the spokeswoman for the Regional Investigative Committee, Olga Vradi, said today.

Explosion reported at optical-mechanical plant in Russia

Published on: August 9, 2023
10:54

Moscow, Aug 9 (Prensa Latina) An explosion occurred at the Zagorsk optical-mechanical plant in the city of Sergiev Posad, in the Moscow region, resulting in 25 people injured and material damage, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported on Wednesday.

Johannesburg gas explosion leaves dozen people injured

Published on: July 19, 2023
16:24

Johannesburg, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) An explosion that shook in the evening hours a street in the downtown Johannesburg left over 30 people injured and no deaths so far, according to emergency services. Gauteng Prime Minister Panyaza Lesufi, who is at the scene with Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda, described damage to infrastructure as extensive, although "the situation is under control".

Probe opened after massive explosion at Dow plant in Plaquemine

Published on: July 15, 2023
10:11

Washington, Jul 15 (Prensa Latina) Louisiana authorities informed on Saturday that investigations are underway to clear up main cause of a fire after strong explosions at the Dow chemical plant along the Mississippi River, in the town of Plaquemine.

Explosion derails eight wagons in Crimea

Published on: May 18, 2023
12:56

Moscow, May 18 (Prensa Latina) An explosion derailed eight wagons with grains in the Russian peninsula of Crimea, Regional Parliament Speaker Vladimir Konstantinov informed on Thursday.

Cuban president recalls anniversary of Saratoga Hotel explosion

Published on: May 6, 2023
11:46

Havana, May 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Saturday recalled the first anniversary of the tragic explosion at the Saratoga Hotel, in Havana, where 47 people were killed and 99 were injured.

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