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The gas explosion took place at 7.29pm in the German city, according to BILD newspaper.

It has led to a lockdown of the surrounding area.

Reports suggest that it rocked the cellar of a house in a recording studio.

Two people were seriously injured and four others were hurt in the incident.

The two who were seriously injured have been taken to a hospital in Merheim.