IN BRIEF: What is known about blast at former plant in Russia’s Khakassia Region

KRASNOYARSK: Two people were killed and four suffered injuries in an explosion that rocked the premises of the Abakan Experimental Mechanica...

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KRASNOYARSK: Two people were killed and four suffered injuries in an explosion that rocked the premises of the Abakan Experimental Mechanical Plant in Russia’s Siberian region of Khakassia, a spokesperson for the regional head told TASS.

TASS has gathered the key information about the incident

Circumstances of the incident

- The explosion occurred at the premises of the former Abakan Experimental Mechanical Plant.

- Regional leader Valentin Konovalov said on Telegram that the incident had been caused by safety violations.

- According to preliminary reports, safety requirements were violated during welding works.

- Several businesses operate at the site.

Fatalities and casualties

- According to the latest data, two people were killed.

- Four people suffered injuries; they were taken to the hospital in critical condition.

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