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Hong Kong woman severely burned in suspected gas leak apartment explosion

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A woman in Hong Kong sustained severe burns after an explosion in her apartment, which is suspected to be caused by a gas leak. Firefighters rescued her from the unit, and she was conscious when transported to the hospital. Residents from adjacent floors were evacuated as a precaution, and the gas company has dispatched personnel to investigate potential leaks in the area. AI

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Hong Kong woman severely burned in suspected gas leak apartment explosion

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Cannix Yau ·

    Woman suffers 40% burns in Hong Kong flat explosion caused by ‘gas leak’

    A woman has been found with burns covering 40 per cent of her body after a suspected gas leak triggered an explosion at a flat in Hong Kong. Police said they received reports at around 10.30am on Friday that residents had heard a loud explosion from the flat in Lam Bik House, Lam…

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