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Worker killed in N.H. house explosion, police say

NEW BOSTON, N.H. — One person was killed in a house explosion in New Boston, N.H., according to police.

Antonio De Souza, 46, was working inside the home at the time.

A propane explosion sent the home up in flames around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday on Foxberry Drive, according to police.

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De Souza couldn't be rescued before the home collapsed on him.

Police say the home was new and unoccupied. Only the De Souza's body was found in the basement of the home.

Other homes nearby were evacuated.