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21:56, 23-Jun-2018
At least 49 injured in explosion at Zimbabwean president's campaign rally
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An explosion at a rally attended by Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Saturday left 49 people injured and the number is expected to rise, said Zimbabwean police.
"We expect the number to rise as some victims might come forward during the course of the day," national police spokeswoman Charity Charamba said.
People react after an explosion hit a rally attended by Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa. / VCG Photo
People react after an explosion hit a rally attended by Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa. / VCG Photo
Mnangagwa was unhurt in the explosion, which rocked a stadium where he was set to address supporters.
Charamba said that an investigation is underway and that there have been “multiple attempts” on Mnangagwa’s life over the years.
Source(s): Reuters