Blast near US, Indian embassies in China, no casualties
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A blast ripped through the area outside the US embassy in Beijing this morning. The Indian embassy is located nearby. Sources told ANI it was a low-intensity explosion, and that there were no casualties. According to some reports, the blast occurred after a self-immolation attempt near the structure in Chaoyang District. Photos on social media showed smoke rising and police vehicles gathered at the spot.
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Blast near #USEmbassy in #Beijing, China. #Breaking Watch First Video pic.twitter.com/YHPxbyx3bQ
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'All Indians are safe': Indian envoy confirms
Speaking to Republic TV, India's Envoy to Beijing Ambassador Gautam Bambawle said, "We heard the blast. We are just next door. There are no fatalities. It was a low-intensity blast. All Indians are safe." More details are awaited.