The death toll from a bomb blast in Cuba has risen to nine.

APA reports that the statement came from President Miguel Diaz-Canel.

The head of state said that the number of injured reached 40 people.

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A powerful explosion has rocked the Zaragota Hotel in the Cuban capital, Havana.

APA reports that Cuban officials informed about the incident on Twitter.

As a result of the accident, 8 people died and about 30 were injured.

It is ruled out that the incident was an act of terrorism.

As a result of the explosion, two floors of the building collapsed.

The incident was caused by a gas leak.