2012 Astrakhan gas explosion

2012 Astrakhan gas explosion

Location of Astrakhan Oblast in Russia
Date 27 February 2012
Location Astrakhan, Astrakhan Oblast, Russia
Cause gas explosion
Deaths 10 [1]
Non-fatal injuries 12

The 2012 Astrakhan gas explosion occurred on February 27, 2012 at an apartment building in the city of Astrakhan, Astrakhan Oblast, Russia. It was caused by a natural gas explosion. The blast killed at least 10 people and injured 12.[2][3][4]

Explosion

A nine-storey apartment block collapsed after a gas explosion. The rescuers battled to find up to 14 people still feared trapped under the rubble.[5]

References

  1. ↑ http://en.ria.ru/russia/20120229/171604717.html
  2. ↑ http://rt.com/news/russia-building-collapse-victims-363/
  3. ↑ Leon Watson (2012-02-24). "Two dead and 11 missing after blast rips through old Soviet-style block in Russia | Mail Online". Dailymail.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-02-28.
  4. ↑ "Deadly building collapse in Russia | Video". Reuters.com. 2009-02-09. Retrieved 2012-02-28.
  5. ↑ "9-Storey Building Collapses In Astrakhan". English Russia. Retrieved 2012-02-28.

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