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Monday, August 21, 2000, updated at 10:07(GMT+8)
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US Pipeline Explodes Klling 2 Families on Camping Trip

In the United States, a pipeline had exploded showering a camp ground with flames and killing 10 people.

Two others are in a critical condition.

Two families were camping by a river in Carlsbad, New Mexico, about 300 metres from the gas pipeline when it exploded.

Ten people, including five children, were killed as their campsite was showered with flames.

The underground explosion left a crater 30 metres long and 15 metres wide.

Spokesman for pipeline group of El Paso Energy says they are mystified by the explosion.




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In the United States, a pipeline had exploded showering a camp ground with flames and killing 10 people.

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