At least six people were killed, 16 injured and other 4 missing after explosion gas in an apartment building in the city of Saratov of West Russiathe local authorities announced.
The Ministry of Emergency Response has confirmed through the Telegram that the dead in Saratov, Russia, reached 6. The last victim was a man who was recovered alive Of the rescuers, after remaining trapped in debris for six hours, he succumbed to his injuries shortly afterwards.
Four people are still missing, the TASS news agency reported.
The search and rescue operation continues and the Minister of Emergency Alexander Courenkov hastened in the area.
The explosion occurred at noon in a ten -storey building. More than 30 apartments were destroyed, said Roman Busargkin, the ruler of the Saratov region, who declared a one -day mourning.
Explosion in a 10-story residential building in Saratov, Russia: 3 confirmed dead, at least 10 people trapped under the rubble.
Locals report the blast was caused by a gas leak, which completely destroyed one of the building’s entrances. pic.twitter.com/botoMmisDh
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An entire apartment buukding has collapsed in Saratov, Russia. pic.twitter.com/8VCBVmJW9b
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A domestic gas explosion occurred in a ten-story building in Saratov, destroying part of the building
Preliminarily, three died and an unspecified number of people have been injured. The explosion destroyed part of the building, and debris and the blast wave also damaged a… pic.twitter.com/2H65Qw3buO
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