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Page last updated at 03:51 GMT, Sunday, 10 May 2009 04:51 UK

Gas explosion causes fire in Russia

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A gas pipeline has exploded in Moscow sending flames 100 metres (300ft) into the air and setting fire to a nearby building.

The Russian authorities have shut off the gas supply to the area and are investigating the cause of the blast.

Andy Moore reports.

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