Major explosion rips through hotel in Cuba, bomb-like sound reported

Gustaf Kilande
Yahoo
Fri, 06 May 2022 18:09 UTC

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An explosion has torn through several floors of The Saratoga Hotel in Havana, Cuba

A large explosion has torn through several floors of a hotel in the Cuban capital of Havana.

Much remains unknown concerning the blast at The Hotel Saratoga, including what caused the explosion and if there are any casualties inside the building.

A bomb-like sound was reported in the area and injured individuals have been seen outside the hotel, according to the Mirror.

Reports suggest that people have been rescued from the rubble.

Comment: Note the comment in the following Tweet of the incident:

Comment: Also reported today: Explosion rips through Madrid building injuring 18, two missing

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