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Summary
Five Canadians are among the seven people killed in an apparent natural gas explosion at a resort in Playa del Carmen, authorities say. Two Mexican workers were also killed in the blast t the 676-room Grand Riviera Princess Hotel in the tourist region known as the Mayan Riviera. Eight other Canadians were injured, including two who are listed in critical condition. Ten other people, including two US citizens and eight Mexican employees of the hotel, suffered less serious injuries and were listed as stable.
