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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. At least two people were killed and eight injured in the blast, reports suggest. | |
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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“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. |