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China nursery blast: 'Seven dead' in Jiangsu explosion
Source: BBC NEWS
Official news agency Xinhua said the blast took place just outside the kindergarten in Fengxian county in the eastern province of Jiangsu.
It is not known how many children are among the casualties.
The cause of the blast is not clear but unconfirmed media reports suggest it could have been caused by a gas canister at a food stall.
The explosion happened at about 17:00 (09:00 GMT) just as parents were picking up their children from the kindergarten.
Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-40284897
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My heart goes out to all of the victims, their loved ones and all affected by what looks to be a horrible accident. 