Explosion in Makhachkala suburb kills 11 people

28.09.2024 10:12

11 people were killed in an explosion at a gas station near Makhachkala in the Republic of Dagestan.

Seven people were hospitalized, one of whom is in serious condition. Doctors assess the condition of the remaining patients as average.

22 people were injured as a result of an explosion at a gas station in the suburbs of Makhachkala.

22 people were injured, 11 of whom died, including two children, Izvestia quotes a source as saying.

Seven people were hospitalized. One patient is in serious condition.

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Four victims received outpatient medical care.

It is known that the explosion followed by a fire occurred on September 27.

A few minutes later, two more explosions were heard.

Eyewitnesses report that they did not notice anything suspicious before this.

According to the regional department of the Investigative Committee of Russia, a criminal case has been opened on the fact of providing services that do not meet safety requirements.

The authorities of the district where the emergency occurred declared a state of emergency from 11:00 p.m. on September 27.

September 28 has been declared a day of mourning in Dagestan in memory of the victims.

Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor