An explosion occurred in a shopping center in Apsheronsk in the Krasnodar region
An explosion has been reported in a shopping center in the city of Apsheronsk in the Krasnodar region.
As a result of the incident, there are victims and people rescued from under the rubble.
Presumably, the explosion could have been caused by a leak of a gas-air mixture in the store, Izvestia writes, citing sources.
According to preliminary information, fourteen people were injured in the gas explosion.
The two-story shopping center building partially collapsed and a fire started.
The Ministry of Emergency Situations staff arrived at the scene to extinguish the fire, which covered an area of 30 square meters.
28 specialists and 10 units of equipment are involved in eliminating the consequences of the disaster in the shopping center in Apsheronsk.
According to rescuers, one person was rescued from under the rubble, and the number of victims is being determined.
Official information with updated data will follow after clarification.
