BelgiumFive injured after gas explosion at Christmas market in Maredsous

Marc Hoscheid
Andy Brücker
adapted for RTL Today
Five people were injured, two of them seriously, after a gas cylinder exploded at a Christmas market in Maredsous in Belgium on Sunday.
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An explosion occurred at a Christmas market in Maredsous, near Namur, Belgium, on Sunday, leaving five people injured. Two of the victims are reported to be in serious condition.

The incident was caused by the explosion of a propane gas cylinder, which subsequently started a fire at the market.

Authorities have closed the Christmas market for the remainder of the day as investigations continue.

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