Illegal construction led to gas leak, causing blast which injured 23 in Tianjin
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Local authorities say a gas explosion that occurred in North China's Tianjin Tuesday injuring 23 people was caused by a gas leak triggered by illegal construction. An investigation is ongoing.

Of the 23 injured people, 18 remain in hospital, 3 with serious burns. Five people were treated and released.

(Compiled by Lin Rui)