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Explosion In India Leaves At Least 80 Dead

A massive explosion in central India has left at least 80 people dead and many more wounded. The cause is still being investigated.

Explosion In India Leaves At Least 80 Dead

Newsy Staff

Posted: 8:41 a.m. EDT Sep 12, 2015

An explosion in central India has killed dozens.

Local media report at least 80 people died in the blast. (Video via Doordarshan News)

The blast happened near a packed restaurant and a busy bus stop. (Video via ABP)

Reports suggest cooking gas cylinders were the cause, though mining explosives in an adjacent building may have also been the source.

India's Prime Minister expressed his condolences and said the situation is being monitored closely.

This video includes an image from Getty Images.

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