MIL-OSI Russia: 8 people injured in gas explosion at plant in northern Kazakhstan

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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

ALMATY, June 26 (Xinhua) — Eight people were injured in a gas explosion at a plant in the village of Ilyichevka, Taiynshinsky district, North Kazakhstan region of Kazakhstan, the Kazinform news agency reported on Thursday.

According to preliminary information, during the filling of the gas tank, the filling hose broke, which led to the ignition of the gas tanker, followed by a flare-up of the shut-off valves of the underground tank.

According to official data, eight people were injured. All of them were quickly taken to medical facilities. Two people were placed in intensive care, three were sent home after receiving medical assistance.

The fire has been completely extinguished.

The causes of the incident are being established. A pre-trial investigation is being conducted into the incident by the regional emergency department. –0–

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