French, Greek experts join Cyprus blast probe

Greek and French experts are helping Cypriot investigators piece together what exactly caused dozens of containers of seized gunpowder to explode on the island's main naval base, killing 12 people, an official said Tuesday.

The massive explosion leveled Evangelos Florakis base, turning fire trucks and military vehicles into twisted piles of scrap and shooting shards of copper and steel over a wide area. Large parts of the island also remain without electricity after the powerful concussion wave knocked out the main power station.

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Associated Press