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Explosion kills 3 at farmer's home in C China

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-04-29 09:19
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ZHENGZHOU - At least three were confirmed dead after a farmer's home exploded late Wednesday afternoon in central China's Henan Province, local government said Thursday morning.

The blast occurred at around 6:30 pm Wednesday at a villager's home in Tiemen Township of Xin'an County. At least three people were killed immediately. No injuries have been reported by press time.

According to the preliminary investigation by local police, the blast was caused by illegal storage of explosives.

The police were conducting further investigation over the case.