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9-story block partially collapses in Russia’s Urals, killing 2 & trapping others (VIDEOS) 9-story block partially collapses in Russia’s Urals, killing 3 & trapping others (VIDEOS)
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Two people were killed by the horrific collapse of a block of flats in the Russian city of Izhevsk, the Emergency Ministry said, fearing more people could be trapped under the rubble. A gas explosion has been blamed for the disaster. Three people were killed by the horrific collapse of a block of flats in the Russian city of Izhevsk, the Health Ministry said, fearing that more people could be trapped under the rubble. A gas explosion has been blamed for the disaster.
“The preliminary theory is that the collapse was caused by the domestic gas explosion,” the local government’s press service has said.“The preliminary theory is that the collapse was caused by the domestic gas explosion,” the local government’s press service has said.
Two people have died, the regional authorities have confirmed, while the rescue operation continues. Two other victims have been transferred to a neurosurgery unit, the region’s deputy health minister, Lyudmila Guznischeva, said, according to TASS. Up to three people remain trapped under the rubble, according to the Emergencies Ministry. Three people have died, the region’s Deputy Health Minister Lyudmila Guznischeva said, adding that information in relation to the third casualty is being confirmed. As the rescue operation continues, four people are said to be injured.
Two victims have been transferred to a neurosurgery unit, Guznischeva said earlier. Up to three people remain trapped under the rubble, according to the Emergencies Ministry.
Plumes of dust could be seen rising above the street in one video shot by an onlooker. The corner of the building is completely destroyed, with rubble piled up. Stores located on the first floor have been buried under the debris, according to local media. The sign for a children’s center can be seen in one of the photographs uploaded on social media.Plumes of dust could be seen rising above the street in one video shot by an onlooker. The corner of the building is completely destroyed, with rubble piled up. Stores located on the first floor have been buried under the debris, according to local media. The sign for a children’s center can be seen in one of the photographs uploaded on social media.
More than 30 apartments have been affected by the collapse, a ministry spokesman said. Residents of the neighboring apartments were evacuated, with rescuers continuing to look for potential casualties.  More than 30 apartments have been affected by the collapse, a ministry spokesman said. Nearly 130 residents of the building, including 20 children, have been evacuated, according to Izhevsk Mayor Yury Tyurin. The evacuees will be taken to temporary shelters, he added.
More than 400 rescuers and other personnel have been deployed, with more than 111 units of equipment involved in the rescue effort. The adjacent street has been cordoned off.More than 400 rescuers and other personnel have been deployed, with more than 111 units of equipment involved in the rescue effort. The adjacent street has been cordoned off.
Built 27 years ago, the building houses some 550 residents, RIA reports quoting a source in the region’s emergency services. Russia’s Investigative Committee has launched a criminal investigation into the collapse.Built 27 years ago, the building houses some 550 residents, RIA reports quoting a source in the region’s emergency services. Russia’s Investigative Committee has launched a criminal investigation into the collapse.