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15 killed in gas cylinder explosion on Pak van

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Press Trust of India Islamabad
At least 15 people were killed on the spot when a CNG gas cylinder exploded inside a passenger van in Pakistan's north Waziristan today.

The incident occurred when the van carrying 20 people was going to Tehsil Mir Ali from Bannu near a security forces check post.

The van was completely damaged in the incident.

The security forces cordoned off the area soon after the incident.

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First Published: May 12 2013 | 9:55 PM IST

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