At least 4 dead and dozens hurt in explosion during Mass in Philippines

At least 4 dead and dozens hurt in explosion during Mass in Philippines

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At least four people were killed after a powerful explosion tore through a gym at Mindanao State University in Marawi city in the Philippines on Sunday.

Another 42 people sustained injuries, according to Jenny Tamano, the spokesperson for the government.

The incident happened when several worshippers had gathered for a morning Mass in a gymnasium at the state-run Marawi State University in Marawi city on Sunday morning.

The blast caused panic among dozens of people who rushed to leave the victims bloodied and sprawled on the ground, said Taha Mandangan, security chief of the sprawling state-run campus.

“This is clearly an act of terrorism. It’s not a simple feud between two people. A bomb will kill everybody around,” Mr Mandangan told the Associated Press.

Marawi State University said it was “deeply saddened and appalled” by the “senseless and horrific” violence.

“Violence has no place in a civilised society, and it is particularly abhorrent in an institution of higher learning like MSU,” it said.

“We stand in solidarity with our Christian community and all those affected by this tragedy.”

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