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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Tue 30 Jul, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Fears for workers after blasts at Florida gas plant A series of explosions has rocked a propane gas plant in central Florida, with local media reporting multiple deaths and injuries. At least 15 people are unaccounted for after the blasts at the Blue Rhino facility in the town of Tavares, north-west of Orlando, a local official said. Lieutenant John Herrell of the Lake County Sheriff's Office told a televised media conference that seven others had been taken to hospital and two had escaped unhurt. US media earlier cited Tavares city administrator John Drury as saying that 24 people had been working the night shift at the plant on Monday. 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Lieutenant John Herrell of the Lake County Sheriff's Office told a televised media conference that seven others had been taken to hospital and two had escaped unhurt. US media earlier cited Tavares city administrator John Drury as saying that 24 people had been working the night shift at the plant on Monday. More » Middle East peace process resumes for first time in three years Tunisian soldiers killed in ambush near Algerian border Taliban fighters launch attack on Pakistani prison Mysterious double coffin found at King Richard III car park Sydney-raised diplomat to lead Middle East peace talks Business More Business » Australian dollar loses a cent against US dollar By business reporter Pat McGrath Australian dollar falls against US dollar after Glenn Stevens hints at interest rate cut. 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