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May 9, 2022

31 Killed as Explosion Tears Through Luxury Havana Hotel
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In Havana, Cuba, at least 31 people died and 54 people were injured
Friday after a massive explosion at a luxury hotel. The blast is
believed to have been caused by a gas leak at the Saratoga Hotel, which
was closed at the time for renovations. The explosion also damaged
nearby buildings including the historic Martí Theater.


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