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Horror as huge explosion rocks Belgium Christmas sparking massive fireball and evacuation

Published by Daily Express · United Kingdom 8 h ago
Horror as huge explosion rocks Belgium Christmas sparking massive fireball and evacuation
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An explosion has rocked a Christmas market in Belgium, injuring multiple people, some with severe burns. MORE UPDATES TO FOLLOW... Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT I would…

An explosion has rocked a Christmas market in Belgium, injuring multiple people, some with severe burns.

Authorities say two chalets caught fire at the Maredsous Christmas market in Wallonia.

A helicopter has transported three people with significant burns to hospital.

Colonel Marc Gilbert of the Val de Sambre emergency response zone stated: “Two chalets caught fire, but the Val de Sambre firefighters brought the blaze under control. The PIM (Medical Intervention Plan) has not been activated. The emergency medical team doctor is on site. There are three people with significant burns, and a helicopter will be arriving to transport them to specialised burn units.”

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