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An explosion at chain DIY store in Romania injures at least 13 people, 1 seriously

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — An explosion at a chain home improvement store in northeastern Romania has injured at least 13 people, one seriously, authorities said. A mobile intensive care unit was dispatched to the scene in the town of Botosani, in Suceava county, emergency authorities said. One of the victims is in a serious condition and is intubated, while 10 are conscious but have suffered “various traumas and burns.” Emergency helicopters were also alerted. Two ambulances and two fire trucks were sent to the scene, while a search and rescue mission was underway inside the store. It was not immediately clear what caused the explosion.

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