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Gas explosion rocks apartment building in southwest Russia, casualties feared (PHOTOS, VIDEO) Gas explosion rocks apartment building in southwest Russia, casualties reported (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
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A gas explosion has ripped through a residential building in the city of Volgograd, southwest Russia, media reported, citing emergency services. Reports indicate that there may be casualties. A gas explosion has ripped through a residential building in the city of Volgograd, southwest Russia, media reported, citing emergency services. At least two people were killed and eight injured in the blast, reports suggest.
At least two people have been killed and five injured in the incident, TASS reported, citing a local medical services. At least two people have been killed and eight injured in the incident, TASS reported, citing a local medical services.
The incident took place in a four-story building during maintenance work of gas services, a source from the emergency services told TASS.The incident took place in a four-story building during maintenance work of gas services, a source from the emergency services told TASS.
The blast damaged at least 16 apartments, 10 of which were completely destroyed, RIA Novosti reported, citing emergency services.
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The incident took place in a four-story building during maintenance work of gas services, a source from the emergency services told TASS. “There was strong a smell of gas before the explosion. Residents called maintenance services and before workers arrived, the blast rocked the building,” a source from the emergency services told RIA Novosti.
Emergency services are working at the scene to remove the debris, Interfax reported, citing sources.Emergency services are working at the scene to remove the debris, Interfax reported, citing sources.
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Ten ambulances are currently working at the scene, a city official told RIA Novosti.