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An explosion in central Prague on Monday, probably caused by gas, injured as many as 40 people, officials said, and neighboring buildings — including the National Theatre — had to be evacuated.

Explosion in Prague, likely caused by gas, leaves as many as 40 injured

An explosion in central Prague on Monday, probably caused by gas, injured as many as 40 people, officials said, and neighboring buildings — including the National Theatre — had to be evacuated.The explosion, in a building facing the Vltava river just a few dozen meters (yards) from the 19th-century theatre, was heard as far away as Prague Castle about a mile away.A police spokesman said the blast was probably caused by gas and that there had been about 15 people ...