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Friday, 26 December, 2003, 16:09 GMT
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In pictures: Chinese gas blast
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A gas well in Chongqing, in south-western China, was still burning three days after Tuesday's huge explosion.
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The blast released poisonous gases, injuring thousands of residents.
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The leak turned an area of 25 sq. kms into a death zone - at least 191 were killed.
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The bodies of people and farm animals were left strewn along roads.
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The victims - including many children - suffered from acid burns.
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Many are being treated in local hospitals after inhaling toxic fumes.
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Tens of thousands have been evacuated from a radius of five kilometres (three miles) of the explosion.
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