
Gas shop explosion in HCMC kills two, injures 12, destroys homes
A gas shop explosion in Ho Chi Minh City has resulted in two deaths and 12 injuries, with multiple homes destroyed or damaged. The incident occurred in a densely populated area, causing widespread destruction.
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