Quarry blast shakes Ayia Napa and Paralimni

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Concern caused shortly after noon in the Famagusta District, after an explosion at a local quarry in the area shook buildings.

According to local residents, the explosion was felt in Paralimni, Protaras and surrounding areas.

Explosions at the quarry are a daily occurrence, but today’s blast was the largest felt for many years.

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