Oxygen Cylinder Explosion in North Jakarta Kills One, Injures Another
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Oxygen Cylinder Explosion in North Jakarta Kills One, Injures Another

An oxygen cylinder explosion at a filling facility in North Jakarta on Wednesday afternoon resulted in the death of a 19-year-old worker and injuries to another. The blast also caused damage to nearby residential properties.

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