Seven killed in gas blast at apartment complex in Slovakia

Seven killed in gas blast at apartment complex in Slovakia

The death toll from a gas explosion in an apartment building in eastern Slovakia has risen to seven.

Firefighters and local officials in the city of Presov said one person is still missing.

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The blast left the top of the building destroyed (Frantisek Ivan/AP)

Rescuers have said some 40 people were injured.

More than 100 firefighters tackled the blaze, which was finally fully extinguished on Saturday morning.

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Rescue services at the scene (Frantisek Ivan/TASR via AP)

People in surrounding homes also had to be evacuated.

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