Seventh person confirmed killed in New York gas explosion
Seven people have been killed and 74 injured after a gas explosion caused two residential buildings to collapse in New York. 168 firefighters were sent to tackle the blaze.
73 people in hospital, 2 critical, after NY gas explosion
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