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BREAKING: Massive Explosion Felt Across Cairo

A huge explosion rocked downtow Cairo this morning, with reports emerging it was caused by a car bomb,

Staff Writer

Photo Courtesy of @Mahmoud_eltonsy

At 6:28 AM this morning a large explosion hit Cairo as confirmed by Reuters news agency and many people on Twitter. The effect of the explosion spanned a vast area with people tweeting from as far as Garden City, Maadi, Giza, Haram st. and Downtown. The epicenter was behind Ramsis Hilton at the Italian Consulate. At least one person has been announced dead, and five injured according to health ministry. Police are reporting it was caused by a car bomb. More to follow.