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36 years ago, 6 people killed in Derby restaurant explosion

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At least 10 people were rescued from the building in the minutes after first responders arrived on scene. Fire officials said at least six more people were reported to be trapped inside. It took crews two hours of digging by hand to get the victim out of the rubble. The explosion was caused by nearby construction and possible natural gas leak.

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36 years ago, 6 people killed in Derby restaurant explosion

Monday marked 36 years since the deadly explosion at the River Restaurant on Main Street that killed six people and injured many others.

·Bridgeport, United States
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Connecticut Post broke the news in Bridgeport, United States on Tuesday, December 7, 2021.
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