BREAKING: At least 13 dead in French bar explosion after flames tear through building

AT LEAST 13 young people have died and six more have been injured after an explosion caused fire to rage through a bar in Rouen, France.

The victims are believed to be between the ages of 18 and 25, and were celebrating a birthday party in the Cuba Libre bar when an explosion caused death and destruction in the capital of the French region of Normandy.

Fifty firefighters attended the scene after being alerted to the catastrophe at 11.50pm GMT, with bodies yet to be identified.

Meanwhile officials have emphasised that the incident was accidental

The death toll is reportedly expected to rise.

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