Eight injured in apartment building gas explosion in Tianjin

TIANJIN – Eight people were injured after a gas explosion in a residential building in Beichen district, North China's Tianjin municipality Tuesday morning.

The explosion, which took place at around 7:15 am and damaged the six-story building, has not led to life-threatening injuries, according to local authorities.

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Rescue and relief work are underway, and the cause of the explosion is under investigation.