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Workers killed, burned in Basra power plant explosion

One worker was killed and four others suffered life-threatening burns when a pipeline exploded Wednesday at the Najibiyah power plant in Basra.
The Najibiyah power plant. (Photo credit: ENKA)

BASRA - One worker was killed and four others suffered life-threatening burns when a pipeline exploded Wednesday at the Najibiyah power plant in Basra.

"The gas pipeline exploded during testing and maintenance operations on the gas system," said Mohammed Qasim, a senior staff member at the facility.

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