India school fire leaves 19 dead

STR / AFP

A school fire in India has left at least 19 students dead.

The blaze broke out at a tuition centre in the western city of Surat.

Around 20 students are being treated for minor to serious injuries at a nearby hospital.

Officials say most of the victims were teenagers.

An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the fire.

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