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Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
YEREVAN, June 11 (Xinhua) — Five people were killed and 11 hospitalized in a gas explosion that occurred in an apartment building in the eastern Armenian city of Chambarak on Wednesday, according to preliminary data, the rescue service of the country’s Interior Ministry said.
It is noted that the explosion occurred due to a gas leak in one of the apartments on the third floor of the building. As a result of the explosion, apartments on the second, third and fourth floors collapsed. In addition, apartments in the neighboring entrance were partially damaged.
Three of the injured were taken to medical facilities in Yerevan. The condition of the others is assessed as moderate.
A working group has been created at the local mayor’s office to eliminate the consequences of the incident. A criminal case has been opened and an investigation is underway. –0–