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Venezuela: 19 Killed in Blast at Amuay Oil Refinery

Written bySilvia Viñas
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Posted 25 August 2012 13:35 GMT

An explosion in the Amuay oil refinery, one of the largest in the world, has left at least 19 dead and 53 injured, according to the latest reports [es] from the Governor of the state of Falcón. Follow reactions and reports through the hashtag #Amuay on Twitter.

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