In Nizhny Tagil, a gas explosion resulted in the deaths of ten people, including five children.
The Investigative Committee found that the explosion was caused by the accumulation of a gas-air mixture due to poor maintenance.
Cause of explosion
The explosion occurred on August 1 in an apartment building in Nizhny Tagil.
The investigation established that gas service employees failed to properly maintain the equipment.
The message on the Telegram channel of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation for the Sverdlovsk Region emphasizes that this led to an explosion and the collapse of two entrances.
The Investigative Committee has brought charges against three employees of the gas service. A preventive measure will be chosen for them.
The company "GazEx" reported the detention of a foreman and two mechanics.
Earlier, the company stated that gas equipment maintenance was carried out on June 26 and the system was functioning properly.
