Three killed in gas explosion

Devastating blast: Policemen and firefighters standing near damaged shophouses following the gas explosion in Shenyang. — AP

Beijing: A gas explosion at a restaurant ripped through a busy street in a major Chinese city, killing at least three people and injuring dozens, state media reported.

Dramatic footage from a nearby car’s dashboard camera, published by state media, showed a large cloud of smoke and dust erupting over the street, with people running to safety,