Fuel explosion in Paris leaves three dead

An explosion in Paris has killed two and left others buried in the rubble of an underground basement.

An explosion in Paris has killed three and left another buried in the rubble of an underground basement.

It's believed a fuel tank exploded in the underground basement of a building in the 10th arrondissement.

Police said three people had died and they were searching for a fourth victim beneath the rubble.

[BREAKING] #France : Blast in Central #Paris, at least one killed and one missing (police)

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French media report that workers were repairing a fuel tank on-site at the time of the explosion. A medical outpost was established on rue d'Enghien.

In a brief statement at approximately 5pm Irish time, the Mayor of Paris, Bertrand Delanoë, said two workers had died and others were still buried under the rubble.

"The circumstances of this tragedy are not yet determined and the investigation will shed light on this terrible accident," he said.