Deadly blast rocks Havana hotel
14 January 2023 |
1:52 pm
At least 22 people have died, and dozens are injured after a powerful blast at Havana's famous Saratoga Hotel. Rescue crews have been working frantically to find survivors. Authorities say they suspect a gas leak is to blame.
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