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Sam Elliott-Gibbs & Matt Gibson

Gas leak blamed for explosion at hotel in Cuban capital Havana that killed at least 22

At least 22 people have been killed and more than 70 injured in a massive explosion at a popular hotel in Havana, Cuba.

The blast at the well-known Hotel Saratoga appeared to have been caused by a gas leak, according to Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel.

Speaking from the scene of the disaster on Cuban television, President Diaz-Canel also ruled out any speculation that it had been caused by a bomb or an attack.

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