3 Killed, Several Injured in Dusseldorf Explosion
At least three people were killed and 16 injured after an explosion and fire at a kiosk in Dusseldorf, Germany, early on Thursday morning, May 16, local media reported, citing city authorities.
The Dusseldorf Fire Service said two of the 16 were in a serious condition.
The fire spread from the street-level premises to apartments above, the fire service said. Some people had to be rescued from the balconies of the building. The cause was under investigation.
Footage by Instagram user @patriciadtown showed fire crews dousing the damaged apartment building. Credit: @patriciadtown via Storyful
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