Makassar, Sulawesi (ANTARA News) - An explosion which occurred in a house in Puri Pattene Permai housing complex here left two persons killed, police has said.
"The two victims identified as H Lolo (55) and Nona (35) have been evacuated. Some other victims who are in critical condition have been rushed to hospital for intensive care," chief of the Biringkanaya sub-district police office Commissioner Azis Yunus said here on Monday.
The mysterious explosion that killed two people occurred at 03.30 p.m. local time.
The explosion, according to the police also caused six houses seriously damaged, the police said, noting that all victims have been evacuated.
The explosion allegedly originating from a rented house and the police are still investigating the case. (*)

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