Powerful explosion from a suspected gas leak rips through a shopping mall in Florida, US, injuring 21 people
The explosion scattered large pieces of concrete as far as 50 yards away and sent pieces of metal as far as 100 yards across the street. Carver said two of his co-workers' cars were destroyed.
Jesse Walaschek had just left the fitness club with his wife and three children, ages 4, 6 and 8. They were parked near the restaurant and had just driven about 50 yards away when they heard the blast.Walasheck said dust and debris filled the air.
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