As a result of a powerful explosion of domestic gas in a residential building in Cherkessk, there is a dead person and injured people.
One person died, nine victims were hospitalized.
The tragedy occurred in an apartment building in Cherkessk, the head of Karachay-Cherkessia Rashid Temrezov reported on his Telegram channel.
A powerful explosion destroyed two floors. There may be people under the rubble, rescuers say.
The explosion is believed to have occurred on the 4th and 5th floors.
Rescuers quickly evacuated 50 residents from the damaged building.
The Ministry of Emergency Situations and the Investigative Committee are working at the scene, assessing the extent of the damage.
According to the regional Ministry of Emergency Situations, the number of victims in the gas explosion in a residential building has increased from four to nine.
The prosecutor's office opened a criminal case to determine the causes of the tragedy.
The Investigative Committee continues its investigation. The regional authorities are providing assistance to the victims.
