Major explosion near airport leaves more than 12 in hospital and flights cancelled

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Hundreds of flights were disrupted at Argentina’s main international gateway following a huge explosion in a nearby industrial estate.

At least 15 people have been hospitalised with injuries following the blast.

Footage of the incident showed a huge mushroom cloud filling the sky, amid chaotic scenes.

The blaze originated in a factory producing agrochemical products in the town of Carlos Spegazzini, just outside the Argentine capital. Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk. Or you can submit your videos and pictures here.

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