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Three killed, 27 injured in gunpowder factory blast in central Turkey
Three killed, 27 injured in gunpowder factory blast in central Turkey
Three people were killed and 27 people were wounded in two explosions at a gunpowder factory in the central Turkish province of Kirikkale, which triggered a fire on Friday, Turkish TV channels reported. (UPDATED)
Hurriyet English with wires, 29 August 2008
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