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Argentina blast hits apartment block in Rosario
Source: BBC
A powerful blast in a residential building in the Argentine city of Rosario has killed at least eight people and injured more than 60 others.
Emergency teams are still trying to rescue people who remain trapped in the upper floors.
Rescue teams say there is a risk of the apartment block collapsing. Nearby buildings have also been affected.
The explosion was caused by a gas leak in the heating system, Rosario city mayor Monica Fein said.
Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-23594429