Five people confirmed dead, five in serious condition following shop explosion
Five people have died following an explosion which destroyed a shop in Leicester, England last night.
Another five people are in hospital with serious injuries.
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SUBSCRIBEUpdate 2.16pm: Five people have died following an explosion which destroyed a shop in Leicester, England last night.
Another five people are in hospital with serious injuries.
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