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A massive explosion near a major airport has left at least 15 people hospitalised, while flights were cancelled or delayed amid scenes of chaos and destruction.

The blast ripped through an industrial park beside Argentina’s main international airport on Friday night, disrupting flights to and from Buenos Aires. At least 15 people were taken to hospital following the incident.

Dramatic footage shows a huge, roaring blaze sending a thick column of black smoke into the air. Moments later, the site is engulfed in a vast fireball that rises into a mushroom-shaped cloud.

Alarms can be heard ringing as people run for safety, with the flames continuing to intensify.

Local media report the powerful explosion occurred at around 9pm, followed by several smaller blasts. Building

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