Explosion in apartment building in Russia: one dead, one injured
An explosion occurred in one of the residential buildings in the Russian city of Cherkessk.
We are talking about a gas explosion.
One person was killed in the incident. Several people are also known to have been injured.
This was reported by MIA "Russia Today" with reference to a message published in the Telegram channel of the Ministry of Emergency Situations for Karachay-Cherkessia.
Details of the explosion in the house in Cherkessk
The tragedy occurred on Lobodina Street.
An explosion of gas-air mixture vapors occurred in an apartment building.
According to preliminary data, the gas explosion took the life of one person. In addition, ten people were reported injured.
Work to eliminate the consequences of the incident continues, MIA " Russia Today " quotes a message from the regional office of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations.
Rescuers are clearing the rubble. More than 90 people are working at the scene of the incident. In addition, almost 30 units of equipment are being used.
52 people were evacuated from the building where the explosion occurred.
The highest official of Karachay-Cherkessia, Rashid Temrezov, reported damage on the 4th and 5th floors of the building.
In addition, the statesman reported that four victims had been hospitalized.
The head of the republic's executive authority expressed condolences to the families and friends of the victims of the tragedy.
