Politics & Government
Video: Hundreds Injured in Election Rally Explosion in Armenia
Clusters of balloons exploded, injuring hundreds of people during a Republican Party of Armenia rally.
A smoker who lit a cigarette near balloons at a Republican Party of Armenia rally may have caused the explosion Friday in Yerevan, according to Asbarez.com.
At least 114 people were hospitalized, Asbarez reported. Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian continued with his speech at the rally despite the accident.
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