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.