Explosion Rattles Auto Repair Shop in Moscow

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Explosion Rattles Auto Repair Shop in Moscow

A gasoline explosion rattled an auto repair shop and injured three workers on Tuesday, some 300 meters from the White House where the Russian cabinet is located, the Interfax news agency reported.

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A gasoline explosion rattled an auto repair shop and injured three workers on Tuesday, some 300 meters from the White House where the Russian cabinet is located, the Interfax news agency reported.

Gasoline had been ignited in one of the pits mechanics used to view and work beneath cars, prompting an explosion and small fire,said the report.

Two fire trucks arrived and extinguished the fire. Three employees suffered severe burns and were sent to hospital.

Security service of the White House reacted calmly to the incident and no extra security measures were taken, the report added.

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