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Explosions, gunfire in central Bangkok

(Agencies)
Updated: 2010-05-13 21:07

Police patrol on motorcycles in Bangkok May 13, 2010.?[Agencies]

BANGKOK?- Gunfire and at least four explosions were heard Thursday night in central Bangkok where Red Shirt anti-government protesters are camped.

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It was not clear who was shooting, but the sounds came after the government said it will impose a military lockdown on the area in an effort to evict the protesters.

There was no immediate word if anyone was hurt.

A reporter for TNN television said electricity went out in the Red Shirt protest zone in Rajprasong, a posh area of shopping malls, hotels and upscale apartments.

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